“My father. He's a visionary man. I remember when I graduated from high school, I wanted to be an engineer. And my father asked me to go and search about a hospitality major. And I asked him, I told him, is this something that people study, hospitality and tourism? And he told me, believe me, in 10 years’ time, you'll see the shift in the country and how Saudi Arabia will become a major tourist destination.”

Through its Vision 2030 investment program, Saudi Arabia is redefining what’s possible in the world of tourism and hospitality.

You’ve read the headlines, but how much do you really know about the changing face of the Kingdom, and how elements like sports, agritourism and the sheer variety of landscapes and microclimates in the country are all playing their part in this story?

If you want to know more – and if hospitality is your business you should do – let The Insider Podcast take you on a transformational journey in the company of Mohammed Marghalani, a Glion alumnus who has been a genuine trailblazer for Saudis working in the hotel sector.