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As Saudi Arabia reopens its border for the first in nearly 15 months, the country is looking to the future once again. As part of its ambitious Vision 2030, the Kingdom is looking to attract 100 million yearly tourists to the largely-unvisited nation. To meet this goal, flag carrier Saudia plans to play a huge role, flying millions of travelers to the nation with a robust network.
While Saudia is one of the lesser-known Middle Eastern carriers, it was actually the largest in the region this summer. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying
Vision 2030
In an interview at FTE Apex Virtual Expo 2021, Saudia CEO Captain Ibrahim Koshy spoke about his airline’s future. The guiding vision of Saudia will remain its home country’s bold ‘Vision 2030.’ First announced in 2016, the plan hopes to wean the Kingdom off of oil revenues and diversify its economy.
FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021: Saudia CEO on Vision 2030 and attracting 100 million tourists
Day 2 of FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021 (26 May 2021) included a ‘Fireside Chat’ with Capt Ibrahim Koshy, CEO Saudia Airlines, conducted by Shashank Nigam, Founder & CEO, SimpliFlying. He shared his perspective on relaunching global air transport, and what differentiates Saudia from other airlines in the region.
Capt Ibrahim Koshy, CEO Saudia Airlines: “Saudi Vision 2030 is not just an opportunity that’s improving travel, it’s the vision of a nation that we’re contributing to in the travel and tourism sector.”
Saudia Airlines recently marked its 75
th anniversary during the most challenging time the aviation industry has ever experienced. “One of the lessons the past has taught us is to take care of our team, our frontline staff, and all of the Saudia family,” began Capt Ibrahim Koshy, CEO Saudia Airlines. “Going forward, we’ll continue being the caring employer, so our te
DUBAI, 20 May 2021: Saudi Arabian tourism buoyed by domestic
demand prepares to welcome foreign tourists as part of its ambitious Vision
2030 master plan.
Saudi Arabia’s tourism leaders attending the ATM 2021 Saudi
Arabia Tourism Summit on Tuesday identified tourism as a key economic driver
that would have positive repercussions for the country, its people, investors
and millions of global travellers.
Addressing a capacity crowd at the in-person ATM 2021, the
region’s largest travel and tourism showcase, were Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO, Saudi
Tourism Authority, Majed Alnefaie, acting CEO of Seera, Captain Ibrahim Koshy,
CEO, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Dr Afnan Al Shuaiby, Founder and CEO of FNN
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Saudi Arabia is preparing to reopen its borders for foreign tourists imminently and is well on its way to realising its ambition for attracting 100 million tourists per year by 2030, tourism leaders from the Kingdom revealed during ATM.