New Collaboration to Propel Saudi Arabia’s Travel Ambitions
A groundbreaking collaboration has been established between HotelRunner and Alesayi Hospitality Company (AHC), with the support of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), aimed at revolutionizing the Saudi Arabian travel ecosystem through advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and automation.
The alliance between the provider of hospitality and travel technologies and the hotel management and hospitality consulting firm is set to catapult the travel sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a futuristic phase of innovation and expansion.
The official announcement of the partnership was made at the STA’s display during the Arabian Travel Market 2024 event in Dubai this week.
Commitment to the Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives, which include economic diversification and societal well-being enhancement, is at the heart of this partnership, which is expected to significantly influence the Kingdom’s dynamic travel sector.
Ali Beklen, co-founder and managing partner of HotelRunner, expressed confidence in the transformative capabilities of cutting-edge technology to open new doors. “This partnership is a key step in our quest to cultivate a robust and interconnected travel economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” he remarked.
Arden Agopyan, another co-founder and managing partner of HotelRunner, emphasized their ambition to build a powerful travel ecosystem that encourages innovation, cooperation, and sustainable growth. “Our commitment through this partnership is to provide exceptional value to stakeholders by introducing and facilitating advanced technology,” he added.
Hatem Alesayi, deputy CEO of AHC, also highlighted the transformative nature of this partnership. He stated, “Our collaboration marks a significant milestone in our endeavor to present Saudi Arabia’s tourism capabilities on a global stage. With HotelRunner’s technological prowess and our regional knowledge, we are well-positioned to deliver extraordinary experiences and further the goals of Vision 2030.”
Under the Memorandum of Understanding, HotelRunner and AHC aim to provide the Kingdom’s hotels, travel agencies, and tourism professionals with a state-of-the-art technological infrastructure fueled by data, AI, and automation. The partnership aspires to assist these entities in transitioning from a local to a global presence, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s status as a vibrant and forward-looking global destination.