The Tourism Human Capital Development Programs are programs affiliated with the Ministry of Tourism. They include a range of training plans aimed at supporting workers and practitioners in various tourism sub-sectors at all career stages. The programs are designed to certify their knowledge, abilities, and skills according to global standards and classifications, in collaboration with international tourism organizations.
Programs for workers in the tourism sector
The Ministry of Tourism has launched several programs for workers in the tourism sector, including the Tourism Pioneers Program within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This training program covers various fields in tourism, aiming to equip workers in the sector with the necessary skills to advance in tourism-related careers. Participants who complete the program receive an internationally recognized training certificate in tourism.
This program was directed at tourism sector specialists, entrepreneurs in the field, and workers in the industry. More than 450,000 participants have graduated from the Tourism Pioneers Program within the Kingdom, with a participant satisfaction rate of 96 percent.
The ministry also introduced the Concierge Skills Development Program, which offers assistance to concierge staff to enhance their skills through one of the internationally accredited programs in the profession. The program is designed for workers in the sector, tourism specialists, and job seekers. It lasts fourteen days, with one thousand graduates to date, and a satisfaction rate of 96 percent among trainees.
The Executive Education Program was implemented as a development program specifically designed for senior executives and heads of tourism establishments. Its goal is to enhance their leadership skills in change management, effective communication, and building business partnerships, to improve administrative performance and increase competitiveness in the tourism sector. The program is aimed at investors in the sector, entrepreneurs, administrators, and tourism specialists. It lasts ten months, with fifty graduates to date, and a trainee satisfaction rate of 96 percent.
The ministry launched the Tourism Guidance Program, which equips tour guides with the necessary knowledge and skills in line with international standards and best practices. The program is aimed at recent graduates and investors in the tourism sector. It lasts seven days, with over one thousand graduates to date and a trainee satisfaction rate of approximately 96 percent.
"Your Future in Tourism" Initiative
The Ministry of Tourism implemented the "Your Future in Tourism" Initiative, one of its key initiatives under the Human Capital Development Strategy in the tourism sector. In 2021, more than 137,000 employees and job seekers benefited from this initiative, with over 2,614 trainees receiving professional certifications and leadership skills training. The ministry's digital learning platform, launched as part of this initiative, registered over 226,000 users.
The Ministry of Tourism invests in human capital development within the tourism sector and focuses on enhancing the skills of local talents in tourism. The Council of Ministers approved the regulatory arrangements for establishing a global tourism academy, in collaboration with the World Tourism Organization.
Human capital development strategy in the tourism sector
On October 27, 2020, the Kingdom launched a strategy for developing human capital in the local tourism sector. The strategy includes twenty training programs aimed at creating one million jobs over the next ten years. This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 in enhancing the tourism sector and strengthening its global position, ultimately generating job opportunities that contribute to the local economy.
The ministry pledged to create job opportunities in the tourism sector, positioning it as a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030. The strategy aims to provide up to one million jobs, following the announcement of the tourist visa and the Kingdom's opening to visitors from around the world. The programs are delivered through global and local partnerships, with the goal of providing Saudi youth, both men and women, with world-class education and training in hospitality.
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