TOURISE Announces USD 113 Billion in Portfolio Investments to Accelerate the Future of Tourism | News
TOURISM, the bold global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, today announced that it has catalyzed investment portfolios totaling USD 113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. The milestone reflects TOURISE’s mission to unlock high-quality deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders in tourism, technology, investment and sustainability to chart a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of global tourism
The announced portfolio investments span the full breadth of the visitor economy: luxury retail, next-generation hotel accommodation, large-scale integrated experience-based developments, wellness, destination and lifestyle offerings, talent development and AI-powered platforms. Collectively, these commitments set a new standard for what is possible and necessary to meet future tourism needs and reimagine the traveler’s journey.
The international and local companies that announced their portfolios as part of the USD 113 billion include: Melia Hotels International, Minor Hotels, BWH Hotels, FTG Development, GOCO Hospitality, Valor, Louvre, Shaza Hotels & Resorts, Delonix, BeOnd, Radisson, Dar Al Arkan, Al Fozan Holding Company, Al-Othaim Holding, Cenomi, Knowledge Economic City, ERTH, Al Saedan Real Estate Company, Thakher Development Company, Taiba Investments, Hadab Hotel Company, Hamat, Rafal, EMR (Muheet Al Emaar Real Estate Company, Dammam Hotels Company, Jenan Real Estate, Al Kathiri Holding Company, Amsa Hospitality Company, Naghi Group, Sumou, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Al Madinah Region Development Authority, MATARAT Holding, Red Sea Global, Balad Development Company, Rua Al Madinah, Jazan Municipality, Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), Municipality Al-Baha, Northern Borders Municipality, Strategic Office for the Development of the Al-Baha Region, Event Investment Fund.
By combining hard infrastructure with human capital and combining data, design and hospitality, these investments will unlock new value in the tourism ecosystem, create new job opportunities and deliver memorable, purpose-driven experiences at scale. Many focused on Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the Kingdom’s international competitiveness and desirability as a leading global travel destination, where culture, innovation and world-class service converge, signaling to partners and investors that this is where the next era of tourism growth will be built.
Investments herald the next chapter of the global tourism economy
His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TOURISEcommented “TOURISE has been the catalyst that brought investors, policymakers and innovators to the same table, transforming vision into affordable partnerships and high-impact deals. Together we are redefining the entire travel economy, powered by AI, built on destination excellence and experiences, and designed so that growth and opportunity span the entire ecosystem.”
Today’s announcement advances TOURISE’s purpose: uniting decision makers and disruptors across the public and private spheres to accelerate transformative partnerships and translate ambition into action through high-impact dealmaking. Announcing such unprecedented levels in the tourism ecosystem highlights how TOURISE is bringing the right people together at the right time to achieve results that will reshape the way the world travels, connects and grows.
