Saudi Arabia welcomed approximately 116 million domestic and inbound tourists in 2024, reflecting a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s tourism sector, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The ministry has recently released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector to highlight key indicators of tourism activity and showcase the sector’s growth during the year.
Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb stated that the report concentrates on the efforts of the ministry and all stakeholders in Saudi Arabia’s tourism ecosystem.
Importantly, the total tourism spending for domestic and inbound travel recorded approximately SAR284 billion, marking an 11% year-over-year growth, according to the report.
Moreover, the Kingdom recorded its highest-ever number of inbound tourists, with almost 30 million visitors in 2024, reflecting an 8% rise compared to 2023.
Meanwhile, inbound tourism spending in 2024 grew to SAR168.5 billion, up 19% from the previous year.
The Ministry of Tourism indicated that this remarkable success was basically driven by the efforts and support of the Saudi leadership in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.
The domestic tourism also witnessed noticeable growth with 86.2 million domestic tourists in 2024, marking a 5% increase compared to 2023. The domestic tourism spending also SAR115.3 billion in 2024.
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