Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 April, 2016 5:07 am |

ASAS Exhibitions – organizer of the annual Riyadh Travel Fair – has inaugurated the 2016 edition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s biggest travel and tourism exhibition tonight. The Riyadh Travel Fair is held in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital at Al Faisaliah Tower, Riyadh and was inaugurated by His Excellency Engineer Omar Bahlaiwa, Secretary General of the Council of Saudi Chambers. The annual event now in its eight year is being held from 12th April and will continue till 15th of April, 2016 with over 250 exhibitors from 55 different countries.

Says Mr. Bander' Algryni, General Manager ASAS Exhibitions: “The 2016 edition is largest Riyadh Travel Fair to date whereby 250 exhibitors from Tourism Boards, Airlines, Tour Operators and Hotels from 55 countries will have an opportunity to outreach Saudia Arabia’s tourism industry. Outbound travel by Saudi nationals is one of the highest in the region with locals as well as expats constantly travelling abroad and looking for new opportunities to explore new destinations.”

The 2015 edition of Riyadh Travel Fair saw 219 exhibitors with visitor attendance at 17,573. That was an increase of 15% compared to the 2014 edition.

Having a strong presence in this year’s show would be Abu Dhabi Tourism & Cultural Authority, Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority and Oman Tourism. Visitors will also be able to directly contact with the National pavilions of Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Kyoto Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Turkey, Orange County California, Bursa and Korea to name just a few.