Dhaka, March 3 -- Saudi Arabia welcomed over 100 million tourists in 2023, seven years earlier than expected, said World Travel and Tourism Council.

According to WTTC, the importance of this achievement cannot be overestimated, with the arrival of over 27 million international tourists and 79 million domestic tourists.

UN Tourism also applauded the Kingdom for its achievement, calling it a significant milestone in its journey to become a global tourism powerhouse, as per reports.

The accomplishment achieved seven years ahead of its original schedule, not only shows Saudi Arabia's emergence as a global tourism powerhouse but also signifies its leading role in the economic diversification and sustainable development of the tourism sector...