AlUla is top destination as Saudi tourism gains appeal in India
AlUla is top destination as Saudi tourism gains appeal in India that interest in the Kingdom’s history is rising, mostly among Gen Z Indians.
New Delhi: A leading Indian tourist organization reported that more Indians are traveling to Saudi Arabia and that interest in the Kingdom’s history is rising, particularly among Gen Z Indians.
Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry is flourishing as a result of the Vision 2030 modernization plan.
Destinations including as its eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, luxury and eco-friendly resorts on the Red Sea coast.
Bollywood celebrities have also been used to promote these initiatives, and an increasing number of Indians are choosing to travel to Riyadh, Jeddah,
And AlUla instead of Dubai, which has historically been the most popular GCC destination for Indian tourists.
“Previously, it was only Himanshu Kesari Patil, president of the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India
which represents more than 800 travel agencies and companies, told Arab News that the trend is now shifting from Dubai. Many individuals are traveling, and there are many questions for Saudi Arabia. AlUla is the most popular travel destination for Saudi Arabia.
AlUla is top destination as Saudi tourism gains appeal in India
The northwest Saudi city of AlUla is frequently referred to as a “open-air museum.” Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site that includes tombs and artifacts from the Nabatean civilization that date back to the first century BCE, is one of its most well-known regions.
Another is the AlUla desert’s Elephant Rock, a naturally occurring rock formation that has grown to be one of the area’s most photographed natural monuments.
Numerous well-known Bollywood stars, such as Shah Rukh Khan,
According to data portal Statista, Gen Z travelers are the “most travel-hungry” generation.
Salman Khan and Deepika Padukone have all visited AlUla and other celebrities have joined forces with the local government to promote the site.
“Gen Zers are more tech-savvy, always on social media, and eager to visit new locations. They want to do something different, so they’re not going to the same areas as everyone else,” Patil stated.
According to the Pacific Asia Travel Association,
India’s outbound tourism sector is expanding and there will be 45 million Indians visiting other countries each year.
The Kingdom anticipates the Saudi Tourism Authority estimates that it will receive 7.5 million Indian tourists annually.
“Saudi Arabia is making significant investments in the Indian market, and I’m confident that it will soon receive more data from India,” Patil stated.
“They have wonderful multicultural food and are friendly.” It’s fantastic for the tourists,” he added.
I believe that Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry has a bright future in the near future given the new developments and cities.
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