Saudi Arabia needs “over 1 million people” to work in the tourism sector if it hopes to achieve its goal of attracting 100 million visitors by 2030, according to Red Sea Development Company CEO John Pagano.
Vast wealth and the promise of dramatic change make for cautious optimism concerning Saudi Arabia, the chief executive…
515 Views | the publication reaches you by | Saudi Arabia TodayIn the case of the Red Sea Project – which is expected to create 70,000 new jobs – the development company has launched scholarships for students to study international hospitality management overseas.
“Within four days, we had 12,700 applicants enthusiastic to pursue careers in hospitality,” he said. “The future is golden for the youth of Saudi Arabia if you want to pursue a career in tourism.”
Gerard Mertrallet, a special envoy for the French president for the Al Ula historical site, said that he believes there are “lots of opportunities for young people” in tourism.
In the case of Al Ula, some young Saudis are being sent to train at culinary schools in France, he added.
CENTRO Olaya, the sixth by Rotana Hotel in Saudi Arabia and the third in Riyadh, was inaugurated on…
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