Saudi travel brand to open 25 retail branches by 2019-end

Saudi-based travel brand, Almosafer, announced in a statement today that it will open 25 new retail branches by the end of 2019 as part of its commitment to revolutionize the booking experience in the Kingdom.

The retail branches will be present in various cities including Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Kharj, Khobar, Jubail, Al Ahsa, Khafji, Makkah, Taif, Madinah, Khamis Mushait, Abha, Bahah, Bishah, Jizan, Najaran, Tabuk, Aljouf, Unaizah, Buridah, ArRass, Hail, Yanbu and Rabig.

To equip its retail team with the expertise they need to help customers with their travel plans, Almosafer has created a specialized recruitment process focused on attracting local youth, including male and female travel advisors.

Almosafer Academy will develop and certify travel advisors through a 10-week recruitment training programme which will equip the workforce with the skills they need to become specialized travel advisors in the Kingdom.

“We are now building on the success of our branches in Riyadh and Jeddah and expanding our retail footprint with the roll out of 25 new interactive stores in the key cities across KSA,” Muzzammil Ahussain, EVP of Almosafer, said.

Almosafer has already received over 10,000 applications from locals for the roles and training will commence in September 2019.

“These skilled specialists, trained through the Almosafer Academy, will offer personal consultation and expert guidance, helping Saudi travelers from various generations travel with peace of mind,” Fahad Mohammed Al Obailan, VP Retail, Almosafer said.