Fairmont Ramla and Riyadh, and Almosafer announced as official partners for WTM Spotlight Riyadh Fairmont Ramla and Fairmont Riyadh named Official Hotel Partners of the
inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh; Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. confirmed as Official Journey Partner as Official Journey Partner
Both strategic partnerships to underscore confidence in Saudi Arabia’s newest
focused B2B2C travel trade platform supporting long-term industry growth
through meaningful business connections and collaboration
Taking place from 8-10 September at the Riyadh Front Exhibition &
Conference Center (RFECC), WTM Spotlight Riyadh will connect the world to
Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia to the world
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 10 August 2026: WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced two
major strategic partnerships ahead of its inaugural edition. Fairmont Ramla and
Fairmont Riyadh have been appointed as the event’s Official Hotel Partners, while
Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. has been confirmed as its Official Journey Partner.
Taking place from 8–10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition &
Conference Center (RFECC), WTM Spotlight Riyadh will connect the global travel
industry with Saudi Arabia through a highly curated programme of business
meetings, conference sessions and networking opportunities, supporting the
Kingdom’s ambition to become one of the world’s leading tourism destinations.
The partnership announcement further strengthens the event’s position as a leading
B2B2C travel platform, bringing together internationally recognised hospitality and
travel brands that are helping shape the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving tourism
landscape under Vision 2030.
Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director, UAE, RX, said: “The announcement
of Fairmont Ramla and Fairmont Riyadh as our Official Hotel Partners and Almosafer
Travel & Tourism Co. as our Official Journey Partner reflects the calibre of
organisations supporting the launch of WTM Spotlight Riyadh. Both brands have
played an important role in Saudi Arabia’s tourism development and share our
commitment to delivering exceptional visitor experiences while strengthening the
Kingdom’s position on the global tourism map.
“As Saudi Arabia continues its transformation under Vision 2030, collaboration with
trusted industry leaders is essential. These partnerships will help ensure that
international exhibitors, buyers and visitors experience the very best of Saudi
hospitality while building the partnerships that will help shape the next phase of
tourism growth in the Kingdom.”
The announcement comes as Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate its tourism
transformation under Vision 2030, with tourism targeted to contribute 10% of national
GDP by the end of the decade. WTM Spotlight Riyadh has been created to support
these ambitions by connecting international travel businesses with Saudi
stakeholders while showcasing the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding tourism ecosystem
to a global audience. The event reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing importance as both a
world-class destination and one of the world’s most influential outbound travel
markets.
As one of the world’s most recognised luxury hospitality brands, Fairmont continues
to expand its presence across Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s growing
hospitality sector through a portfolio of landmark properties and new developments
aligned with Vision 2030’s tourism ambitions. As Official Hotel Partners, both
Fairmont Ramla & Fairmont Riyadh will welcome international buyers, exhibitors,
speakers and delegates attending the inaugural edition of WTM Spotlight Riyadh,
showcasing the exceptional hospitality standards for which both the brand and Saudi
Arabia are recognised.
Amine Bouhalba, General Manager, Fairmont Ramla, said: “WTM Spotlight
Riyadh comes at a pivotal moment for the capital as it continues to strengthen its
position as a leading destination for business, leisure, and international tourism. In
line with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, the event will enable valuable
connections between Saudi Arabia and the global travel industry, supporting the
Kingdom’s growth as a world-class tourism hub.
“Our strategic partnership reflects Fairmont’s long-term confidence in Riyadh’s
dynamic hospitality sector and our commitment to contributing to the city’s continued
transformation and sustainable growth. We are proud to support initiatives that
elevate Riyadh’s global profile while creating exceptional opportunities for
collaboration, investment, and tourism development.”
Muhieddine Zok, General Manager, Fairmont Riyadh, said: “WTM Spotlight
Riyadh comes at an important time for Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom continues to
open its doors to the world and welcome more visitors to experience its rich culture,
heritage and hospitality. Tourism has become an important part of Saudi Arabia’s
development, with new destinations and experiences emerging across the Kingdom
and Riyadh playing an increasingly prominent role in this growth.
“For us at Fairmont Riyadh, this is an opportunity to showcase what hospitality in
Saudi Arabia is about. Riyadh offers visitors a distinctive combination of heritage,
culture and a modern city experience, and we are proud to welcome guests from
around the world and introduce them to the warmth and traditions of the Kingdom.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh gives the travel industry an important platform to experience
and share what Saudi Arabia has to offer.”
As Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. continues
to play a pivotal role in the Kingdom’s tourism ecosystem, connecting travellers with
domestic and international experiences and supporting growth in both inbound and
outbound tourism. Through its destination management expertise and extensive
local network, the platform will play an important role in delivering seamless
experiences for hosted buyers, exhibitors and international delegates attending WTM
Spotlight Riyadh.
Muzzammil Ahussain, CEO, Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co., said: “As Saudi
Arabia’s leading travel company, we are delighted to collaborate with WTM Spotlight
Riyadh as the event’s Official Journey Partner. The launch of this event comes at an
important moment for the Kingdom’s tourism sector, creating new opportunities to
connect international travel businesses with one of the world’s fastest-growing
markets.
“By combining our destination expertise with WTM Spotlight Riyadh’s global reach,
we look forward to delivering seamless experiences for hosted buyers, exhibitors
and delegates while helping strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading global
tourism hub in line with Vision 2030.”
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has been created to connect the world to Saudi Arabia and
Saudi Arabia to the world, bringing together destinations, hospitality providers,
airlines, travel technology companies, attractions and experience providers with
Saudi buyers, international hosted buyers and consumers.
The inaugural edition will welcome more than 6,500 regional and international
visitors, and 150 international hosted buyers, providing a focused platform for
business development, investment and knowledge exchange. The conference
programme will explore the themes shaping the future of tourism, including Saudi
Arabia’s tourism transformation under Vision 2030, hospitality and experiences,
transport and mobility, and technology and innovation.
Visitor registration for WTM Spotlight Riyadh is now open, with travel professionals
invited to secure their place at the inaugural event and engage directly with one of
the world’s fastest-growing
