New Delhi, March 12 -- Riyadh Air CEO, Tony Douglas, is leading a delegation to India for a series of discussions that will explore potential partnerships in a key market for the airline.

Riyadh Air, which will launch operations later this year, is poised to significantly enhance connectivity and growth opportunities between the two nations, with India expected to become Saudi Arabia's top tourism source market by 2030.

The Saudi Tourism Authority aims to welcome 7.5 million visitors from India per annum by the close of the decade. Statistics show that the number of Indians traveling to Saudi Arabia increased by 50 percent in 2023 to more than 1.5 million following a series of strategic initiatives.

As part of the Riyadh Air trip, whic...