Saudi Arabia sees massive 333% increase in private tourism hospitality facilities

Saudi Arabia saw a 333 per cent increase in the number of licences issued to private tourism hospitality facilities in 2024 compared to 2023, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Tourism.

It represents 8,357 licences, up from 1,929 licences the year  before.

According to tourism regulations, a private tourism hospitality facility is defined as a furnished and independent real estate unit owned by an individual and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism to provide daily accommodation services to tourists for a fee.

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Spokesman Mohammed Al Rasasimah noted that the increase in licences issued to private tourism hospitality facilities reflects the ministry’s commitment to enabling…