*Investors are eying Jeddah's downtown historical area thanks to the high tur**ut of visitors during Ramadan and the summer season. Several businessmen have reportedly been considering opening cafes and restaurants following the successful run of festivals and events held in the area. The festivals, which had been organized by the Jeddah Municipality, the Saudi Commission for tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), played a vital role in reviving tourism in the area, recently dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Downtown Jeddah became a magnet for many of the city's residents this year, encouraging local businessmen to open eateries that match the historical style of the area," Ali Salme, a Saudi businessman with several investments in the tourism sector, told Arab News.
08-25-2014, 01:12 AM
Investors realize tourism potential of old Jeddah
*Investors are eying Jeddah's downtown historical area thanks to the high tur**ut of visitors during Ramadan and the summer season. Several businessmen have reportedly been considering opening cafes and restaurants following the successful run of festivals and events held in the area. The festivals, which had been organized by the Jeddah Municipality, the Saudi Commission for tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), played a vital role in reviving tourism in the area, recently dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Downtown Jeddah became a magnet for many of the city's residents this year, encouraging local businessmen to open eateries that match the historical style of the area," Ali Salme, a Saudi businessman with several investments in the tourism sector, told Arab News.
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