The Tourism Ministry reports a significant number of licensed hospitality rooms by year-end.

- Saudi Arabia's tourism accommodation sector saw a 69% increase in licensed rooms in 2024, reflecting the Ministry of Tourism's efforts to streamline licensing and enhance service quality.

Riyadh,April 13, 2025 - The Ministry of Tourism released preliminary data highlighting significant growth in the Kingdom's tourism accommodation sector. According to the data, licensed rooms totaled 475,970 in 2024, representing a 69% increase from 2023.

 Ministry of Tourism spokesperson Mohammed Al Rasasimah attributed the surge in hospitality licenses to the ministry's dedicated efforts to streamline the licensing process for operators and investors in the sector.

 The efforts are part of the ministry's commitment to enhancing the quality of services offered by hospitality establishments to both domestic and international tourists, especially amid the substantial growth currently being experienced in the Kingdom's tourism industry and the rising number of visitors.