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Sign Up for the New Saudi Expert Training Program
10.10.2023 - 19:47 / travelpulse.com / TravelPulse Staff
The new Saudi Expert program is an added tool to help travel advisors sell Saudi Arabia. It is a go-to resource that will help increase your business' exposure to business and leisure tourism opportunities within the Kingdom.
Saudi Expert offers access to a wide range of tourism tools, including e-learning courses, a business directory, an online marketplace, a content hub with digital assets, visitor checklists and more.
The Saudi e-learning platform is the country's official training program for travel advisors and tour operators. There are several different modules that cover everything needed to successfully sell Saudi Arabia.
Each module represents and area of knowledge and includes two parts: independent reading and a quiz.
There are currently five different modules: About Saudi Arabia, Culture & Heritage, A Diverse Landscape, Activities on Offer and Planning for the Traveller.
This learning module encompasses information on the geography and various destinations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Hima cultural area, Hegra, AlUla, At-Turaif, Diriyah, the Al Ahsa oasis, the old town of Jeddah and the rock art in Al Hail province.
Jeddah Corniche, Saudi Arabia (photo courtesy Saudi Tourism Authority)
In this part of the course, travel advisors learn how Saudi Arabia blends its ancient past with a modern future. Advisors learn about its 20,000 year history and how the Kingdom has been central to Middle East civilization.
The section also includes the Kingdom's transition into a modern power player through robust global investment in sustainability, entertainment and innovation.
Edge of the World. (photo courtesy of Saudi Tourism Authority)
In this module, travel advisors learn even more about the diversity of Saudi Arabia with its sophisticated, modern city centers to its rugged desert landscapes that provide the ultimate adventure opportunities.
Shuaiba Beach along the Red Sea. (photo courtesy of Saudi Tourism Authority)
With such a diverse landscape, Saudi Arabia has a number of activities for visitors. There are festivals, hiking, hot springs, cold springs, breezy waterfronts and state-of-the-art museums. This module goes over everything your clients will want to do in the Kingdom.
Travel advisors who take this final module will be able to expertly craft an itinerary perfectly suited to their clients needs.
To become an expert on selling Saudi Arabia, visit the Saudi Expert program site and register for their e-learning program.
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