The effect of advertising on the Saudi tourism industry

Abstract

Tourism is one of the most prominent and constantly expanding industries in Saudi Arabia, with a boost in the entertainment and cultural heritage fields. While religious pilgrimages still comprise most of Saudi Arabia's tourism, the recreational tourism industry is expanding. Saudi Arabia has grown as a unique tourist destination in recent years, yet its maximum potential remains untapped. Therefore, this study plays a significant role in gaining the audience's attention towards the tourism industry. The Saudi government has stepped up its efforts to promote Saudi Arabia to international tourists as the Kingdom grows in popularity as a travel destination. This study intends to investigate the impact of advertising methods using different media on the Saudi tourism industry and help us formulate the study's research question. The research question in this study is: "How effective are Saudi Arabia's Giga projects, and how successful are they in influencing the rapid growth and development of the tourism industry? The literature is reviewed by different researchers, academics, and scholars who have previously conducted research on similar subjects. The research is quantitative in nature and employs a cross-sectional study design. In terms of data collection, a survey questionnaire is used with closed-ended research questions. The target sample belongs to international audience, and it is selected by the methods of convenience sampling. A sample of 100 research participants belonging to different nationalities is selected. During the year 2020, the global economy was expected to decrease by 4.4 percent, according to the October World Economic Outlook. Tourism-dependent economies experienced a far greater decline. The findings of this research will display the growth of Saudi tourism services using tourism marketing, Saudi Arabia's challenges to media advertisements and campaigns, the effect of local advertising on tourists, and tourist responses.