Dur Hospitality sponsored the Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market (STTIM) in its 10th edition, that was launched by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) on the 26th of March 2017 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Under the slogan of "Tourism is the forum of all industries,” the event gathered local and international industry experts to discuss ways of overcoming challenges that investors and entrepreneurs are facing and encouraging tourism investment in the kingdom. The forum also features the latest products, tourism destinations and tourism investment opportunities available in the Kingdom.
Dr. Badr Al Badr, the CEO of Dur Hospitality Company, highlighted the importance of having such specialized platforms that bring together professionals and decision-makers from both public and private sectors, to exchange knowledge and experience to take the industry to new heights.
Al Badr added: “Dur Hospitality has been a partner in many initiatives launched by The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage. Participation in these events and activities, enable us to show our support to SCTH and the important role it plays in transforming tourism into a vital industry that contributes to the sustainability of the economy. Also, it underlines the importance of activating the partnership between the public and private sectors to achieve the desired goals.”
On the sidelines of STTIM, more than 187 conferences and specialized workshops were held, to discuss significant tourism-related topics.