NEOM's video: The Future of Tourism Discuss the Future with Andrew McEvoy BuildingtheFuture

“My experience of Saudi Arabia is that people are excited by the opportunity that tourism brings – for jobs, economic prosperity, and to act as hosts to a world intrigued by this new frontier of travel. aims to produce the best of Arabian service culture, where you are treated as a guest, not a tourist.” Right now, NEOM is a locals’ secret holiday destination. Many people from neighboring provinces in Saudi Arabia travel to NEOM knowing how beautiful and diverse the landscapes are, ranging from mountains to deserts to astonishing blue seas with unspoiled reefs. They are learning of the remarkable heritage sites that tell of the 7,000-year rich history of these lands. In the future, NEOM will be developed carefully - with design-led, aesthetically pleasing built form that celebrates and amplifies the natural - including hotels, resorts, entertainment and edutainment facilities. With the intention of offering a futuristic experience built on a rich and indelible past, NEOM aims to become a world-class destination. Discuss the Future of Education with Christopher Tompkins: https://youtu.be/Vu1n4NbKLh0 Discuss the Future of Health and Well-Being with Dr. Maliha Hashmi: https://youtu.be/lc3h-RGy_v8 Discuss the Future of Health and Well-Being with Professor Melvin Samsom: https://youtu.be/0Uq99yc5W1k Discuss the Future of Sport with Neal Coupland and Ian James: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-VzDTgk60o Discuss the Future of Environment with Dr. Paul Marshall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mmza2k_o4g Discuss the Future of Water with Gavin van Tonder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGLIjJihfi0 ---- Andrew McEvoy is the Future of Tourism Sector Head at NEOM. The destination of NEOM will embrace the principals of sustainability, authenticity and innovation to provide exceptional nature-based experiences, aesthetically valuable built forms and an untold rich heritage story. NEOM also aims to overcome the “pain points” of travel and will develop seamless airport transit and a cashless economy. Andrew has more than 25 years of experience in tourism, travel, media, digital marketing and e-commerce. His prior roles include CEO and Managing Director of Tourism Australia, CEO of South Australian Tourism Commission, and Managing Director of Life Media and Events for Fairfax, Australia’s oldest media company. For the past five years, Andrew has been the Chairman of SeaLink Travel Group (ASX: SLK), Australia’s largest multi-modal travel and transport company. He is also a Director of Ingenia Communities (ASX: INA), the Lux Group (owners of Luxury Escapes), and Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia. He is also a former Chairman and has been awarded Life Membership of the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF). Andy Mossack is the founder and Editor in Chief of TripReporter.co.uk, a luxury consumer travel site written exclusively by award-winning travel writers. Andy has been writing about world travel for over 25 years and has appeared regularly on BBC 5 Live, TalkSport, Channel 5 and BBC News in the UK, and he is a featured writer in the book “1001 Escapes to Make Before You Die.” Andy regularly lectured on world travel destinations for the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, and he provides consultancy services for hotels and tourist boards. While he is also the Travel Guru on BBC radio’s Late Show where he presents his show “Where in the world is Andy.”