29 March - 3 April 2015

The seventh session of Saudi Travel & Tourism Investment Market-STTIMTourism for sustainable economic development

The Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market Forum is the most important annual event that brings together partners in the local tourism, of government and private sector, to discuss the different areas of interest to the industry, and make recommendations that contribute to the development of local tourism, increasing competitiveness.The forum is important also for enhancing communication between local and international companies specialized in the provision of tourism services, products and investments, in addition to investors and officials of the touristic destinations, which contributes to the development of local tourism.«Tourism for Sustainable Economic Development» that is the focal point, from which STTIM, at its seventh session, stemmed from, highlighting the importance of tourism in the kingdom›s economy, and the importance of providing a positive and productive atmosphere that stimulates tourism investments.The seventh session of the Forum reflected the civilized creative image of all touristic aspects of the various regions of the Kingdom, through the distinct participation and support of tourism development boards of the regions.

During the period from

of the Forum is to be held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince

Governor of Riyadh Region

At the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center(Halls 1-2-3-4)

With the participation of a number of competent authorities in the Kingdom, represent-ing the public and private sectors

29 March - 3 April, 2015

The Eighth Session

Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Statistics

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The number of the forum’s visitors during the period from 2011 to 2014 :

Forum Visitors Rating Results :

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The participants’ opinion about the forum’s message :

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Evaluation Results of the Forum associated events:

Evaluation Results of organization of the accompanying exhibition:

The diversity of activities and events

Events location at the ForumExtent of enjoying the events Performances quality and programs offered in the events

Events organizing level

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Scientific evaluation results of the participants( the conference ) in terms of the level of organization of meet-ings and workshops:

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Visitors’ opinion of the sessions and workshops on the matter of importance :

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Participants’ evaluation Results of the associated the exhibition :

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The quality of organizing the exhibition in general

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The forum enables Saudi business owners and tourism partners to cooperate and coordinate to create a modern, flexible, integrated, and valuable tourism that takes into account the environment, values, and traditions of the kingdom.The forum aims to increase the magnitude of investments in tourism projects, and to support and stimulate tourism investment The forum helps Identifying problems that may hinder tourism investment climate and work to resolve them through partners and stakeholders The forum aims to promote the community›s positive mental image about the travel and tourism industry as a productive sector within the system of national economic sectors.The forum focuses on Promoting the distinctive identity of the Saudi tourism and showing the high professional capacity to host such event, and other important events and activities.The forum seeks to Increase public awareness about the Saudi touristic products and services, and increase local touristic activity.

The forum’s objectives:

Governmental and semi- governmental organizations : the heads and members of tourism development boards in the regions, the decision-makers in government agencies associated with tourism development in the Kingdom, officials of the General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities and its branches involved in the provision of services to the tourism industry, managers and employees of the branches of the General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities in the regions.

Funds and finance companies and banks : Officials and employees of the investment funds, officials and employees of the banks, officials and employees of investment, finance and installment companies

Accommodation sector : officials and managers and employees of hotels in the Kingdom , officials and managers of hotel management companies , owners and officials of furnished apartments , owners and officials of touristic resorts and entertainment parks .

Travelling sector and organizing trips :The officials and employees of the domestic airlines and international officials and employees of the travel and tourism agencies, tour operating officials and employees, providers of services to this sector.

Supplier companies associated with the tourism industry :the officials and employees of the development and construction companies , officials and employees of technology and equipment companies, officials and employees of the furnishing and decorating companies, organizers of conferences and exhibitions, event organizers, journalists from various media outlets , marketing companies and advertising agencies , maintenance, industrial services and security companies .

Citizens and residents :Recognizing touristic destinations and its potentials, and viewing current and future tourism projects in different areas of the Kingdom.Also recognizing tourism programs and special offers by the participating parties, meeting with specialists and those responsible for tourism in the regions of the Kingdom, and enjoying the events associated with the forum.

Who visits the forum?

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More Goals and Benefits to be achieved:

The forum’s objectives:

Business :Fine-tuning your price ranges.Business initiation.Closing deals.Analyzing export opportunities and new markets.

Contacts :Establishing contacts with sales and cooperation partners.Acquiring new customers.Maintaining relationships with regular customers.Reaching new target groups.

Information :Visiting experts’ conferences and seminars, e.g. ITB Berlin, Convention and ITB Business Travel Days.Identifying developments, niche markets and trends.Analyzing the competition and market situation.

Image :Strengthening your image.Raising your public profile.Presenting interesting new products.

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Kingdom’s participating sectors:

The public sector :The governmental bodies relevant to tourism industry.Travel and tourism organizations.Development councils across the regions.Chambers of Commerce.Universities and colleges concerned with tourist majors.

Kingdom’s participating sectors:Companies responsible for developing tourist destinations and investments.Hotels, furnished apartments and breathers.Resorts companies.Travel Agencies.Medical Tourism .Public and private airlines.Transportation companies.Tourism communication and information technology services.Banks and financial services institutions.Event Management companies.Owners of event hosting facilities.Festivals and Activities Planning companies.Entertainment centers and facilities.Tourism real-estates developers and investors.Touring companies.Cruise lines.Yachts and nautical service providers.Diving and water sports.Gym and health services.Sport products and services providers (equestrian, gold and automobiles).Public museums and owners of private museums.Handcraft products providers.Research centers and consultancy and studies offices concerned with tourism.Tourist and economic experts.Tourism academies and training centres.Shopping malls.Catering services companies.

Scientific Program

Confirming the importance of tourism industry on socioeconomic sectors, there is a pressing need to identify the status quo in the Kingdom. The goal is to exchange expertise with local and international experts, investors and stakeholders. This, in turn, will upgrade the quality of tourist products and services.

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