Saudi Arabia and China are turbocharging their tourism sectors with cutting-edge tech collaborations, Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb revealed in an exclusive interview with CGTN’s Zheng Junfeng. From digitalized travel services to seamless mobile payments, this partnership is rewriting the playbook for modern travel experiences. 💡✈️
Minister Al-Khateeb emphasized how Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aligns with the Chinese mainland’s digital prowess, calling it a \"win-win for innovation.\" Think AI-powered tourist guides, VR heritage tours, and cross-border payment systems smoother than your favorite K-drama plot twist. 🎮💸 The collaboration also focuses on training Saudi talent in tech-driven tourism strategies—a move that’s got young entrepreneurs and coders buzzing.
\"This isn’t just about apps and algorithms,\" Al-Khateeb noted. \"It’s about building bridges between cultures while future-proofing our economies.\" With over 1.4 million Chinese tourists visiting Saudi Arabia since 2022, these upgrades could make exploring ancient Nabatean ruins as easy as ordering bubble tea on WeChat. 🧋🗺️
