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Inside Connections Saudi 2025 in Riyadh

Accommodation

Four-day inaugural travel trade event convenes more than 600 professionals

Delegates at a dinner hosted by Red Sea Global

Attendees visited the Tourise Summit

Delegates participated in traditional dances and activities

Travel trade professionals came from all over the world

Travel buyers enjoyed a trip to Diriyah's historic At-Turaif district

Travel buyers participated in cultural activities

Buyers gained a firsthand taste of Saudi culture

Travel trade from all over the world attended Connections Saudi

Delegates at Qiddiya City Six Flags entertainment destination

More than 5,900 one-to-one meetings took place

Meetings and networking took centre stage at Connections Saudi

Attendees enjoyed immersive experiences

Coffee break at Connections Saudi

Travel buyers met with Saudi suppliers for one-to-one meetings

Connections Saudi included destination showcases

Dinner on the last night was hosted by Red Sea Global

Delegates visited Six Flags Qiddiya City ahead of its 31 December opening

Participants enjoyed authentic Saudi hospitality

Travel trade enjoy a preview of Qiddiya City ahead of its opening

More than 600 travel trade professionals gathered in Riyadh from 10-14 November 2025 for the inaugural Connections Saudi, presented in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority. The four-day event, staged alongside the first Tourise Summit, convened 250 international buyers and 250 Saudi suppliers for curated networking and cultural immersion, spotlighting the kingdom’s dynamic tourism landscape. Delivered through The Connections Way format, delegates participated in more than 5,900 one-to-one meetings, alongside immersive experiences, educational sessions and destination showcases including Aseer, Al Baha, AlUla and Six Senses Southern Dunes. Event highlights featured a heritage tour of Diriyah’s Unesco-listed At-Turaif District and an exclusive preview of Qiddiya City’s Six Flags entertainment hub, with the four days concluding at a private Red Sea Global-hosted dinner at InterContinental Riyadh.

For more information, visit connectionsluxury.com/saudi-2025