Al Tayyar Travel Group reveals the Saudi tourist preferred destinations

Press release
Published June 26th, 2011 - 01:14 GMT

Fahd Al Jarboua, CEO of Al Tayyar Travel Group
Fahd Al Jarboua, CEO of Al Tayyar Travel Group

"Al Tayyar Travel Group" expects the success of the summer touristic season 2011, which will see change of the domestic tourism. According to the group sales for the current year, United Arab Emirates has exceeded the rest of Arab countries in demands and the growing demand for Europe, America and few countries from East Asia and some African countries.

Dr. Fahd Al Jarboua, CEO of Al Tayyar Travel Group, said: "The political situation in some Arab countries impacted their tourism sector and led to the change in tourism and travel destinations during this season. As a result of these changes we expect growth in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia domestic tourism this year. External travel is expected to be directed towards Dubai, GCC, Europe, America and few countries from East Asia and some African countries. Al Tayyar group will be the usual forerunner to cope with this situation and is eager to meet all the expectations of its customers and serve them as accustomed to by standards of quality. We have developed attractive tourist offers that are marketed through our branches and website (www.altayyargroup.com), as well as through the booking engine for the group (www.altayyaronline.com)".

"Tayyar Travel Group" is ready for the summer season and looking forward to provide the best services and tourism products, especially following the political situation that has affected some traditional touristic destinations in the Arab countries. The group worked to provide support, advice and a diversity of options for customers, including all types of travel and tourism.

Al Tayyar Group expects this season to be positive and active because Saudi's domestic tourism and travel is attracting the attention of many Saudi families to summer festivals and cultural events, especially in the Central, West and East regions, which is expected to see a large turnout of citizens and residents. Each year the Authority is keen for Tourism and Antiquities to diversify their summer activities and the development of local festivals to bring Saudi Arabia's heritage and contribute to the entertainment of families and local groups

Dr. Fahad added: "Riyadh has become a destination for tourism, shopping and work, attracting many residents from other regions, especially with the spread of markets and shopping centers frequently visited during the summer season. The festival launched by Riyadh municipality is now attracting many visitors, and taking from the volume of foreign tourism."

Francis Dramai, director of the tourism group, commented regarding Al Tayyar Group services, saying: Al Tayyar Group client enjoy the capability of planning the trip himself, according to his budget, through the "plan your own trip". We also give our customers more than 100 programs including touristic cruises, Safari trips and medication at the most prominent centers and treatment clinics throughout the world. we also offer incentive programs for companies, banks and business in general, where we provide the possibility of leasing aircraft to and from anywhere in the world. In addition, Al Tayyar Travel Group offers a variety of travel programs; special honeymoon trips at competitive prices and other additional services, like auto leasing, insurance and cargo, for more comfort and luxury to our customers".

Background Information

Al Tayyar Travel Group

In 1980, Dr. Nasser bin Aqeel Al Tayyar, founder of Al Tayyar Travel Group, set up a small travel agency, with a mere four employees in Al Takhassusi Street, in the heart of Riyadh’s business center, with a total capital of just one million SAR. Today, Al Tayyar Travel Group Holding Company is one of the largest travel and tourism companies in Saudi Arabia with a prominent local, regional and international presence.

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