Medina, Saudi Arabia, Tourism

WTTC Reacts to the Removal of COVID-19 Tests for the Fully Vaccinated Travelling to Saudi Arabia

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Date: 8 March 2022

Lifting flight bans will provide a “significant boost” to businesses across the country

Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council said: “WTTC welcomes the government’s decision to remove testing for those who are fully vaccinated travelling to the Kingdom. This move, alongside lifting flight bans to and from many countries, will provide a significant boost to businesses across the country.

“The Saudi Arabian government recognises the importance of our sector and has shown total commitment to the recovery of Travel & Tourism both nationally and globally. It has shown strong leadership throughout the crisis and is making an unprecedented investment in Travel & Tourism.”

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