Executive Director - Destination Development COR401

Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of developing a world-class entertainment and leisure destination in Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the Executive Director of Destination Development. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall planning, development, and execution of destination initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leading the product marketing development division of the Play Qiddiya City DMO
• Understand customers’ needs, translating market insights into actionable product development initiatives & plans
• Create, manage and oversee the destination product development working closely with internal and external stakeholders including the travel trade teams and external stakeholders including DMCs to develop city packages
• Develop a customer centric programme of own hosted events & experiences to attract national and international audiences and engage visitors (and residents) working closely with the VP of Events
• Develop, maintain and oversee relationships with a wide range of partners, associations and key stakeholders with the DMOs internal and external stakeholders from quality assurance, responsible tourism, community management, hospitality, customer service and infrastructure.
• Oversee the alignment between destination development and all key DMO departments, stakeholders, internal and external including overseeing and organising fam trips for all departments
• Support regional and global economic development and investment in the visitor economy within Qiddiya City.