Hackathon to drive innovation in AlUla tourism

Cliff Notes – Hackathon to drive innovation in AlUla tourism

• Empowering National Talent: The hackathon, set for August 10 to 12, aims to strengthen national skills by encouraging innovative solutions for AlUla’s burgeoning tourism sector.

• Comprehensive Training Offered: Participants will engage in an extensive training programme that includes specialised workshops, mentoring sessions, and expert guidance in the fields of innovation, tourism, and entrepreneurship.

• Focus on Sustainable Practices: The initiative supports the Royal Commission for AlUla’s commitment to sustainable tourism, seeking to blend innovative ideas with environmental consciousness in tourism development.

Riyadh: Vibes AlUla, an entrepreneurship and innovation hub launched in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, has opened registration for a sustainable tourism hackathon, set for Aug. 10 to 12.

The hackathon is aimed at empowering national talent and fostering innovative solutions to support AlUla’s tourism sector, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.

Participants will benefit from a comprehensive training program, including specialized workshops, mentoring sessions, and expert guidance in innovation, tourism, and entrepreneurship.