"Costa del Sol" tourism targets visitors from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a Travel Roadshow

Costa del Sol - Malaga in the south of Spain, is targeting the Saudi travelers and MICE visitors with a roadshow in Saudi Arabia to conduct a tourism product presentation and networking between Saudi Arabian Buyers and Costa del Sol partners.

The roadshow is held in 3 main Cities in The Saudi Market, it started in Jeddah on the 16th of February 2020, followed by Riyadh City on the 17th of February 2020 and will end in Al Khobar (Eastern Province) on 19th February 2020.

The presentations will be held between Costa del Sol representatives and partners, and between outbound business travel professionals and MICE specialists, MICE decision-makers with the presence of airline representatives from the Middle East.

Says Antonio Diaz, Director of Costa del Sol Tourist Board: “Costa del Sol Tourist Board, along with our delegation partners representing regional tourism board and leading 5 stars Hotels, conducted this roadshow in cooperation with AVIAREPS Middle East to generate greater awareness of Costa del Sol’s unique attractions and offerings as a leisure and business travel destination for visitors from Saudi Arabia. As part of our ongoing efforts to reach out, broaden and strengthen the connections between the KSA’s outbound travel professionals, MICE specialists and Costa del Sol’s travel industry partners, the event is set to prove a great opportunity and success to meet with the right people that we believe will lead to the further development of new joint business opportunities, the creation of new holiday packages for the Saudis, and going forward, increased visitation from the market to Costa del Sol."

Antonio Diaz added: “Coming to Costa del Sol means finding beautiful landscapes, fabulous beaches, delicious food, interesting customs and traditions. It means discovering a rich cultural heritage, amazing coastal cities like Marbella, and charming white hinterland villages. It is unveiling marvelous secrets that will make the Saudi visitor’s stay unforgettable.”

Among Costa del Sol Partners joining the presentations, Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa in Marbella, Turespana and, Los Monteros Spa and Golf Resort.

The southern province of Malaga, Costa del Sol is among the most attractive destinations in Spain, whether for a romantic getaway, a family holiday or MICE travels.

The area offers fabulous beaches, a pleasant climate all year round, picturesque whitewashed hilltop villages like Mijas and Casares, spas and wellness centers, marinas, great nightlife and cuisine which reflects the best of the Mediterranean diet. The Costa del Sol is also full of great shops of every kind for shopping enthusiasts.

The Costa del Sol is located in a strategic enclave inside a privileged part of Andalusia, this makes it very easy to travel by road to cities such as Cordoba, Granada and Seville. Likewise, it is easy to visit World Heritage Site cities such as Ubeda, Merida and Cordoba by road. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is one of the airports with the highest passenger numbers in Spain and it is considered as the main airport and entry point for Andalusia with direct flights from the main cities in the world.