The Saudi Travel Market 2025 has announced two significant partnerships, with Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) joining as the Platinum Sponsor and Visit Qatar stepping up to be the Diamond Sponsor for the show’s second edition. A leading platform in the tourism and business (B2B) sector in the Middle East region, Saudi Travel Mart will take place in Riyadh from February 10 to 12, 2025.
Sinan Seha Türkseven, Acting General Manager of TGA, stated: “Saudi Arabia and its neighbouring Gulf region countries are amongst our biggest growth markets. In this context, the Saudi Travel Market is a pivotal platform that connects Saudi Arabia’s key decision-makers and stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry. Our platinum sponsorship reflects our dedication to promoting Türkiye as a premier destination and expanding our network of partners in the region.”
This partnership underscores the shared commitment between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye to enhance tourism collaboration and explore new opportunities. TGA will showcase Türkiye’s unique destinations and innovative initiatives that highlight its commitment to sustainable tourism during the event.
Saleh Al-Nisf, International Markets Senior Manager for Middle East and Africa at Visit Qatar, said: “We are delighted to be the Diamond Sponsor for the Saudi Travel Market 2025, a key platform that brings together top professionals from the travel and tourism sector worldwide. Our partnership with this event will contribute to achieving our ambitious vision of showcasing Qatar’s unique potential as a renewed and leading travel destination.”
The partnership highlights Visit Qatar’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Saudi and regional markets. The event will provide a unique opportunity to engage with leading global tourism companies and organisations and showcase Qatar’s pioneering efforts in sustainable tourism and the promotion of its world-class destinations.
Mohammed Alharbi, CEO of Rent for Exhibitions and Conferences, the organiser of Saudi Travel Market, expressed his pride and gratitude for the collaborations.
In an interview with TTN, Alharbi said: “Our ultimate goal is to position the Saudi Travel Mart as the leading destination for the travel and tourism sector in the Middle East–a sustainable platform that drives development and solidifies Saudi Arabia’s place on the global tourism map.”
This year’s edition of the Saudi Travel Market will feature a wide range of participants from international tourism companies and organisations, with a special focus on sustainability and innovation.
“In its second edition, Saudi Travel Market aspires to achieve greater success and development under the theme Toward New Horizons. This event plays a pivotal role in supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by increasing the number of tourists, fostering innovation and driving growth and sustainability within the tourism sector. It also significantly enhances local content by creating new business opportunities, encouraging the participation of local enterprises, and promoting cultural exchange that reflects the Kingdom’s rich heritage and promising future,” Alharbi said.
“We are proud to welcome many new exhibitors to the second edition of the Saudi Travel Mart, reflecting the diversity and enrichment of global participation. The inclusion of these exhibitors highlights the Kingdom’s position as a leading destination for tourism business and strengthens our ability to offer a comprehensive platform for tourism industry pioneers.
“Building on the success of the first edition, which demonstrated our commitment to providing exceptional opportunities for networking and collaboration, we are confident that the second edition will exceed expectations in terms of deals and agreements signed,” Alharbi concluded.