In a historic achievement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has successfully secured the bid to host Expo 2030 under the theme 'The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow.' This milestone event is geared towards realizing the Kingdom's ambitions and scripting the next chapter of its success story.
Hosting Expo 2030 is poised to propel the rapid expansion of Saudi Arabia's tourism sector, already recognized as the world's fastest-growing destination. The initiative aims to diversify income sources, positioning tourism as the second-largest contributor to the country's gross domestic product, while simultaneously creating new job and investment opportunities.
Expo 2030 is expected to be a magnet for millions of tourists eager to explore Saudi Arabia's unique destinations, encompassing natural, climatic, and cultural diversity. The event promises to offer inspiring tourism experiences and open unprecedented investment avenues for the private tourism sector.
To bolster its bid, the Saudi Tourism Authority actively participated in the 'Media Oasis' pavilion at Place Vendome in Paris, showcasing modern technology to highlight national projects and initiatives on the global stage.
With over 400,000 hotel rooms presently available and plans for an additional 854,000 rooms by 2030, the Kingdom is gearing up for an influx of visitors. The recently inaugurated King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, with its ambitious capacity, is expected to facilitate seamless access for attendees traveling from around the world.
The Kingdom's commitment to welcoming visitors is underscored by electronic visa issuance measures, now available to citizens of over 59 countries. Expo 2030, sprawling across 6 million square meters, anticipates participation from 246 entities and is projected to attract approximately 40 million visits to its official website, with over one billion digital visits to the groundbreaking Metaverse Pavilion. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is anticipated to participate in Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, further solidifying its global presence.
