Riyadh: The Tourism Development Fund launched its participation in the TOURISE Summit 2025 by announcing a set of distinguished projects and partnerships worth a total of SAR2.9 billion, reflecting its role as an ‘Impact Sponsor’ of the summit and as a key enabler in developing integrated destinations that enhance the diversity of Saudi Arabia’s tourism experiences and support sustainable economic growth.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the announcement of Aseer Region projects took place under the patronage of Governor of Aseer Region and Chairman of the Board of Aseer Development Authority Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, in the presence of Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the Tourism Development Fund Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Vice Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Mansour Al Mushaiti, and CEO of the Tourism Development Fund Qusai Al-Fakhri.

The fund announced five integrated tourism projects totaling 1,211 hotel keys. These include the Jareed Aseer project, the Al-Hadaba park project, the Westin Resort, and The House Residences.

Future developments also include projects in the Haifa and Jabal Abdullah areas under the Mantis hotel brand, to be implemented in successive phases in support of Aseer Region Development Strategy, which aims to strengthen the region’s position as a year-round tourism destination.

Throughout the event, the fund will continue announcing new partnerships that complement this approach and further strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a leading global destination for sustainable tourism.