TOURISE, announces that it has catalyzed investment portfolios totaling USD 113 billion during the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh.
The milestone reflects TOURISE’s mission to unlock high-value deal flow by bringing together leaders from the public and private sectors across tourism, technology, investment, and sustainability — setting a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of global tourism.
Transformative Investments Redefining the Visitor Economy
The announced portfolio investments span the full breadth of the visitor economy, including luxury retail, next-generation hotel accommodation, large-scale integrated and experience-led developments, wellness and lifestyle offerings, talent development, and AI-powered travel platforms.
Collectively, these commitments set a new benchmark for what’s possible — and what’s required — to meet the needs of future travelers while redesigning the global tourism journey.
Among the international and local companies announcing portfolios as part of the USD 113 billion include: Meliá Hotels, BWH Hotels, GOCO Hospitality, Cenomi, Radisson, Earth Hotels, Delonix & Ocean Link, AlFozan Holding, Al Kathiri Holding, Alothaim, and Knowledge Economic City.
Saudi Arabia at the Heart of Global Tourism Growth
By combining infrastructure and human capital and fusing data, design, and hospitality, these investments will unlock new value across the tourism ecosystem, generate significant job opportunities, and deliver purpose-driven experiences at scale.
Many of the announced projects are Saudi-focused, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a leading global travel destination — where culture, innovation, and world-class service converge. The investments signal to partners and investors worldwide that Saudi Arabia is the epicenter of the next era of tourism growth.
A New Chapter for the Global Tourism Economy
His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of TOURISE, said:
“TOURISE has been the catalyst that brings investors, policymakers, and innovators to the same table — turning vision into bankable partnerships and high-impact deals. Together, we’re redefining the entire traveler economy, powered by AI, built on destination and experience excellence, and designed so that growth and opportunity extend across the ecosystem.”
Today’s announcement advances TOURISE’s founding purpose: to unite decision-makers and disruptors across the public and private sectors to accelerate transformative partnerships and convert ambition into action through high-impact dealmaking.
With the announcement of unprecedented investment levels, TOURISE demonstrates how bringing the right people together at the right time can reshape how the world travels, connects, and grows.
