Planning for the Traveller
As a trusted travel agent or tour operator, you need to know what types of attractions and activities suit different customers.
When it comes to choosing what to book for your customers in Saudi, a good place to start asking is whether the travel is part of a larger trip around the Middle East. If the answer is yes, you may want to limit your recommendations to Riyadh, Jeddah, and AlUla, with a quick tour of the desert or the Red Sea if there’s time. On the other hand, if Saudi is the only country on your customer’s agenda, you can suggest a myriad of highlights that showcase the best of the Kingdom. Make sure you also determine whether your customer is travelling for spiritual reasons, so you can include Makkah and Madinah.
If you’re wondering when the best time is to travel to Saudi, the answer is: anytime! Tourists can revel in the city during winter or explore the mountains in the summer – there is always something wonderous to do. One thing to keep in mind is the “Saudi Seasons” – different festivals that are held in different cities and regions across the Kingdom, at different times of the year. These festivals embrace what each geographic location has to offer, and often feature all kinds of entertainment. Travellers that like big celebrations will love visiting Saudi during a “season”.
Al Ula is also good for a 2 day trip. There are direct flights from Cairo and Dubai now with more planned
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Course Outcomes
- Recently opening its doors to leisure tourism in 2019, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become one the last frontiers for passionate travellers to discover.
- Saudi is incredibly diverse and often defies expectation. With centuries of stories to tell, it is focused on preserving the country’s rich heritage, unique culture, and natural beauty – along with the unparalleled hospitality its people are renowned for.
- Be among the first to promote and experience this new and exciting destination. There has never been a better time to visit Saudi.