Six years ago, Saudi Arabia announced Vision 2030, a set of reforms designed to open up the country and diversify its economy. In tandem, the Kingdom has made a series of ambitious pledges on the climate, which aim to cut emissions and protect the environment. On a recent trip there, I wanted to see how the Saudi Green Initiative was taking shape – and to discover how building new tourist hubs can be done sustainably.
On the first day, we journeyed up the Red Sea coast to Turtle Bay, the headquarters of Red Sea Global. The development company is currently building what they say will become the largest resort in the world powered entirely by renewable energy. The first three hotels on the site will open in Spring 2023.
