Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia will host the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh from 7 to 11 November, under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future.” The event marks the 50th anniversary of the organization’s founding, as announced in a press release by the ministry.

Represented by the Ministry of Tourism, the Kingdom will welcome delegations from more than 160 member states, along with international organizations and leading figures from the global tourism industry. The gathering aims to foster dialogue on shaping a sustainable and innovative future for tourism while celebrating five decades of cooperation under the UN Tourism framework.

Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, said the Kingdom looks forward to hosting a historic session that will redefine global collaboration in tourism and expand the sector’s positive impact across other industries.

The assembly’s agenda includes the election of the organization’s secretary-general, meetings of specialized committees, and a thematic session on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in tourism. The 124th and 125th sessions of UN Tourism’s Executive Council will also be held during the event.