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Posted by: ASAD MAHMOOD
13 May 2016
Exciting Growth in Saudi Arabia The represents a fast-growing marketplace for the hospitality industry which is heavily backed up by developers seeking legendary hospitality brands with a strong reputation, a successful adaptability history and a wide portfolio of brands such as Hilton Worldwide to take on the leadership role and drive the growth. As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to see an increasing number of religious and business travelers each year, Hilton Worldwide has ambitious plans to open more than 20 hotels in the next few years adding more than 7,000 rooms to the market. These new openings will ultimately create a growing need for talented hospitality professionals. Hilton Worldwide is actively supporting educational programs to train approximately 20,000 individuals gearing them to consider career opportunities in the hospitality sector by the end of this decade. Hospitality: The Industry of the Future With its rapid growth forecast, the hospitality industry has been identified as one of the key sectors to drive Saudi Arabia's future economy. Growing domestic demand, a strong corporate sector, and the continued expansion of religious tourism are all contributing to drive development. In fact, the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (S.C.T.A) has communicated that the hospitality sector could provide up to 2.3 million jobs by the year 2020. (Source: The Hotel Summit Saudi Arabia).




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