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So what is it like running the world's largest and fastest growing travel and tourism startup? Saudi Arabia is investing?more than $800 billion?into its tourism sector by 2030 to create jobs, develop hotels, and promote the country as the world's leading destination. I was lucky enough to sit down with Fahd Hamidaddin, Founding CEO, Saudi Tourism Authority | ?????? ???????? ??????? to find out... https://lnkd.in/emYDksFn

Saudi’s Tourism Renaissance: An Exclusive Interview with Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Authority by Justin Cooke. Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is undergoing a transformative journey, positioning the Kingdom as one of the fastest-growing destinations in the world. At the heart of this evolution is?Fahd Hamidaddin, the founding CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, who is leading the charge in redefining Saudi Arabia’s place on the global tourism map. In an exclusive interview with Breaking Travel News, Hamidaddin shared insights into the Kingdom’s impressive growth, ambitious targets, and unwavering commitment to authenticity and sustainability.

One of our favourite times of the year, walking the floors of ITB Berlin counting the number of World Travel Awards winners...

?? Breaking Travel News Sustainability Spotlight: Travel is more than just planes, trains, and destinations; it's powered by the ingenuity and passion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). That's why initiatives like Amadeus's World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards winning initiative, Travel4Impact are so inspiring. Through partnerships and collaboration, Travel4Impact is empowering travel SMEs to not only grow but also create a positive social and environmental footprint. Read more about how Audrey Mourguiart and Travel4Impact are paving the way for a travel industry that uplifts communities while respecting our planet ?? https://lnkd.in/ecvivzVu #Travel4Impact #SMEs #Sustainability #TravelIndustry #Innovation

?? Sustainability in Hospitality: Leading the Way ?? The hospitality industry has a unique role to play in shaping a sustainable future, and leaders like Agnes Pierce, Global Head of Sustainability - Hospitality at Amadeus, are paving the way. Fresh from her World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards win, Agnes sat down with Breaking Travel News to share her approach to embedding sustainability into every aspect of the guest experience while driving impactful change across the sector. From reducing carbon footprints to championing sustainable supply chains, her vision proves that innovation and responsibility go hand in hand. As businesses increasingly prioritize sustainability, this article is a must-read for anyone looking to understand how hospitality can lead by example in creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient industry. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUJErJ3w How do you see sustainability reshaping the hospitality and travel landscape in 2025 and beyond? #Sustainability #HospitalityIndustry #Leadership #Innovation #SustainableTravel

??? ?? ?? Diário de Notícias ?? Congratulations Madeira Island ???? Associa??o de Promo??o da Madeira World’s Leading Island Destination 2024 ?? World Travel Awards .. #worldtravelawards #madeira #funchal #grandfinal #globalawards #awards #tourism #travel #traveltheworld #travelblogger #media #newspaper #journalist #presenter #SteveRider #ElaClark #savoypalace #portugal #Presidente #primeminister #diariodenoticias .. World Travel Awards Graham Cooke APMadeira Associa??o de Promo??o da Madeira BBC @SteveRider Ela Clark .. https://lnkd.in/eyWPr9Pn

Check out the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards' special edition supplement. Inspiring stuff. Here's to a net positive future!

?? Congratulations to Laurent Kleitman and everyone at Mandarin Oriental on your ?????? World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards - from all of us at World Travel Awards ?? ???

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?? Congratulations to all the winners from all of us at World Travel Awards! ??