Saudi Arabia has received international recognition and praise from UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council for the “remarkable achievement” of receiving over 100 million tourists in 2023, according to a press release issued today by the Ministry of Tourism.
This accomplishment, the release said, significantly surpassed the target set for 2030, positioning Saudi Arabia as “an emerging global tourism powerhouse”.
According to the ministry, the Kingdom has achieved this milestone seven years ahead of the initial goal, according to the latest data. Motivated by this success, the Kingdom has now set a new ambitious target of welcoming 150 million tourists by 2030.
Tourism has proved to be a significant contributor to the nation’s economy, with domestic and international tourists spending over SAR250 billion in 2023. This expenditure represents over 4 % of GDP and 7 % of the non-oil GDP, and reflects the crucial role played by tourism in diversifying Saudi Arabia’s…
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