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Saudi Arabia's Regenerative Tourism Project

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Global is developing a large-scale regenerative tourism project focused on luxury resorts, environmental sustainability, and community development.

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Middle EastClimate ChangeTourismSustainabilityEnvironmentDevelopmentLuxury

Red Sea GlobalSt. RegisRitz Carlton ReserveSix SensesAmaala

John PaganoBecki Enright

Describe the key features of the Red Sea project.: The Red Sea project includes a pristine archipelago of 90 islands, with only five currently under development, featuring resorts like the St. Regis and Ritz Carlton Reserve.
How is Red Sea Global investing in the local community?: The project prioritizes hiring local workers, with 30-40% of hires from surrounding areas, and invests in vocational programs and scholarships for young Saudis in hospitality management.
What environmental conservation efforts are part of the project?: Red Sea Global aims to increase the net conservation value of the area by 30% over the coming decades, preserving the fourth-largest barrier reef and planting 50 million mangroves by 2030.
What is Red Sea Global's main initiative on the Saudi Arabian coastline?: Red Sea Global is building three luxury tourism projects on Saudi Arabia's western coastline, focusing on renewable energy, social responsibility, and ecosystem protection.
How does this project align with Saudi Arabia's broader sustainability goals?: The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's Green Initiative, aiming to shift from oil dependence to sustainable industries and achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030, catering to environmentally conscious tourists.

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