WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026: Saudi Arabia Welcomes the Global Travel Industry

Fairmont Ramla

Riyadh is preparing to welcome the international travel industry when WTM Spotlight Riyadh makes its debut from 8 to 10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.

Designed to connect the world to Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia to the world, the new B2B2C travel event will bring together destinations, hotels, airlines, travel technology companies, attractions and experience providers with Saudi buyers, international hosted buyers and consumers.

More than 6,500 regional and international visitors and 150 international hosted buyers are expected to attend, creating new opportunities for business development, networking and tourism partnerships.

Fairmont Named Official Hotel Partner

Fairmont Ramla and Fairmont Riyadh have been appointed Official Hotel Partners for the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh.

The partnership will see both properties welcome international buyers, exhibitors, speakers and delegates while showcasing Saudi hospitality and Riyadh's rapidly developing luxury hotel sector.

The partnership reflects growing confidence in Riyadh as an international destination for business, leisure and tourism and supports the Kingdom's ambitions under Vision 2030.

Almosafer Becomes Official Journey Partner

Almosafer Travel and Tourism Co. has been confirmed as the event's Official Journey Partner.

As one of Saudi Arabia's leading travel companies, Almosafer will use its local destination expertise and extensive network to help provide seamless experiences for hosted buyers, exhibitors and international delegates.

The partnership also highlights the growing importance of Saudi Arabia as both an inbound tourism destination and a major outbound travel market.

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Transformation

Fairmont Riyadh

WTM Spotlight Riyadh arrives at an important time for Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom continues its tourism transformation under Vision 2030.

Riyadh is becoming an increasingly important international tourism and business destination, combining Saudi heritage and hospitality with modern hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping and major events.

The event will provide international travel businesses with an opportunity to better understand Saudi Arabia's rapidly expanding tourism ecosystem and establish partnerships within the Kingdom.

What to Expect at WTM Spotlight Riyadh

The three-day event will feature business meetings, networking and a conference program covering some of the most important issues facing the future of tourism.

Key themes include Saudi Arabia's tourism transformation, hospitality and experiences, transport and mobility, technology and innovation.

For travel professionals, WTM Spotlight Riyadh offers an opportunity to meet Saudi and international buyers, discover new tourism products and build commercial relationships in one of the world's fastest-growing travel markets.

WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 

Dates: 8–10 September 2026
Venue: Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Expected visitors: More than 6,500
International hosted buyers: 150
Official Hotel Partners: Fairmont Ramla and Fairmont Riyadh
Official Journey Partner: Almosafer Travel and Tourism Co.

Visitor registration is open, with travel professionals invited to secure their place at the inaugural event.

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Fairmont Riyadh

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Fairmont Riyadh 

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Almosafer Travel and Tourism Co

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