All Episodes

October 14, 2025 43 mins

Saudi Arabia is building one of the most ambitious #hospitality and #tourism projects in the world—and Jerry Inzerillo is leading it.

On No Vacancy Live, Anthony Melchiorri and I spoke with Jerry, CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, about the $64B master plan to transform the birthplace of the Kingdom into a cultural destination with 42 new hotels, 1,000 shops, and a fully walkable heritage city.

Here’s what stood out:
👉 The project has already welcomed 4 million visitors since reopening the UNESCO site in 2019
👉 Tourism’s share of Saudi GDP grew from 3% to 5% in just a few years—with a goal of 10% by 2030 under Vision 2030
👉 50,000 workers are on-site daily, and 39% of the staff are women—part of a major workforce shift
👉 By 2030, Saudi Arabia will host the World Expo, and in 2034, the World Cup

Jerry’s message was simple: “All are welcome. Come see for yourself.”

This conversation was a masterclass in vision, authenticity, and communication—and a glimpse into how Saudi Arabia positions itself for the next century.

🙏 Thanks to our advertiser Actabl. Benchmark your performance this budget season at HotelData.com.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.