Reinforcing its commitment to the Indian travel trade, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) recently hosted an exclusive curated event in New Delhi, bringing together leading outbound tour operators and members of the media to provide updates on Saudi’s rapidly evolving tourism landscape and the exciting opportunities it offers Indian travellers.
The immersive event highlighted Saudi’s continued tourism transformation while reiterating India’s importance as one of its key tourism source markets.
Saudi’s tourism development continues at a remarkable pace, with significant investments in infrastructure and visitor experiences. The event highlighted several new openings, including wellness retreat Miraval The Red Sea, marquee Six Senses Amala and the wellness-focused Four Seasons Resort & Residences Amaala at Triple Bay.
Delegates also received updates on Saudi’s newest attractions, including Six Flags Qiddiya City, home to the world’s tallest, longest and fastest roller coasters, and Aquarabia, the Middle East’s largest water theme park.
A major highlight of the evening was the introduction of Saudi’s newly launched Package Visa, a fully digital initiative that integrates tourist visa applications directly with curated travel bookings through qualified travel partners. Travellers can book flights, accommodation, experiences and visa services together.
Saudi’s growing air connectivity with India also continues to strengthen. The recent launch of flyadeal’s Riyadh-Hyderabad service, alongside Riyadh Air’s upcoming Riyadh-Mumbai route from 4 August, marks another milestone in enhancing travel links between the two countries.
The event also highlighted ongoing Summer Offers with savings of up to 25% across hotels and resorts in KAEC, Red Sea Global and Jeddah until September 2026, alongside complimentary inclusions, family-friendly benefits and wellness experiences.
Guests were also introduced to curated itineraries catering to different traveller segments, ranging from luxury Red Sea escapes to immersive journeys across Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla.
Adding a creative dimension to the evening, participants took part in a Red Sea-inspired resin art workshop, complementing the networking sessions and reflecting STA’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the Indian travel trade.
With world-class infrastructure, iconic cultural landmarks, luxury resorts, adventure experiences, seamless connectivity and simplified travel processes, the event encouraged tour operators to promote Saudi’s latest products and exclusive summer offers while creating compelling holiday packages for Indian travellers.
