JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourist has announced the introduction of a new initiative aimed at providing 100,000 young Saudis with the necessary hospitality skills to pursue professions in the Kingdom’s booming tourism industry.
‘Tourism Trailblazers,’ which was launched by His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, at the 116th session of the World Tourism Organization’s Executive Council in Jeddah, will give in-depth worldwide exposure to the tourism industry’s future leaders. His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia, said: “It is vital that we invest in our youth now. Creating a skilled workforce with the talent and ambition to support and drive the tourism sector regionally and globally is key to realising Vision 2030. This program demonstrates our commitment to empowering young people by providing them with right skills, support and opportunities to shape the future of the tourism industry.”