The Future of Teaching English for Tourism in Saudi Arabia from the 2030 Vision Perspective: A Case of Al-Ulla City

This study examines the future of teaching English for tourism in Saudi Arabia from the perspective of the 2030 Vision. The sample included 100 EFL students and 30 instructors from different universities in Saudi Arabia. Future forecasts rely on the functionality and use of English by Saudi learners in the field of tourism at present within the 20230 vision perspective. The research discusses future strategies that may help develop English education at both hotel management sectors and tourist sites around Saudi Arabia, such as Al Ulla City. In addition, the study attempts to give stylish expectancy for the future of English for tourism in Saudi Arabia for future time. This study is based on the Communication Accommodation Theory. The results revealed that most Saudi users of English for tourism are willing to master the English language to flourish in their careers either in Saudi or abroad, particularly for their professions, and this is not promising without understanding both verbal and non-verbal English with a firm level of competence. The research is found useful for teachers, learners, investors/stakeholders, scholars, and decision-makers. It is recommended to the Artificial intelligence applications in courses of English for Specific Purposes in order to attract the learners and engage them in their learning process.