Tourism role in diversifying the Saudi economy
Saudi Arabia aims to attract 150 million visitors by 2030, both domestically and internationally, with the goal of contributing to the economic diversification of the Kingdom.
It is anticipated that by the end of this year, tourism will contribute 8% to the GDP, and according to Vision 2030.
the total contribution is expected to reach 10% of the Saudi GDP.
Tourism plays a significant role in diversifying the Saudi economy.
The Kingdom hosts millions of Muslim tourists annually, ranking fourth globally.
Especially after activating the tourist visa for a full year, allowing tourists to visit the Kingdom multiple times within the year.
It's worth noting that Saudi Arabia possesses diverse tourist attractions and landmarks that attract tourists from around the world.
Therefore, it has received significant attention and support in building resorts and recreational tourist destinations with various activities suitable for all age groups.
With its vision of providing hospitality and tourism services of the highest quality and aiming for leadership in this vital sector, and with its goal of supporting Vision 2030 .
by contributing to the development of the hospitality and tourism sector, Paradise Land International Company has launched its first projects in the cities of Makkah and Jeddah.
It affirms its relentless pursuit of expanding its project network in line with the boom in this sector.
With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, Paradise Land International Company is capable of providing exceptional services to pilgrims, visitors, and all guests of the Kingdom.
Impact of tourism on the Saudi economy Tourism significantly contributes to supporting the Saudi economy, as outlined below:
Providing job opportunities for citizens, leading to an improvement in their living standards.
Increasing government revenues and working on balancing the balance of payments.
Supporting international cultural exchange due to the availability of numerous cultural and heritage sites within the Kingdom, attracting tourists.
Developing infrastructure by improving tourist facilities and services to provide high-quality services to tourists. Increasing awareness of the Kingdom's civilization, encouraging domestic and international tourism.
Relying on the tourism sector as a primary source of income for the Kingdom, rather than solely relying on oil.
Objectives of tourism in Saudi Arabia The Saudi Commission for Tourism aims to activate the role of tourism in diversifying the Saudi economy by:
Developing tourist facilities in the Kingdom and promoting diverse tourist destinations within the Kingdom.
Facilitating travel procedures to attract foreign tourists while providing unique tourism services.
Supporting tourism awareness in the Kingdom to encourage citizens to visit tourist attractions and enjoy them instead of traveling abroad.
Providing full support to the private sector for investment within the Kingdom by establishing tourism investment projects.
Tourism development in Saudi Arabia The tourism sector has witnessed significant development in recent years to achieve the goals of 2030 by:
Establishing many tourism projects like the NEOM project to attract a larger number of tourists to the Kingdom.
Organizing various events and festivals to attract Arab and foreign tourists from all over the world.
Establishing new airports to welcome tourists and working on developing hotels and improving their services to match international quality standards.
Working on the Red Sea project, which will include more than 50 visa-free islands.
Executing the AMAALA project in northwest Saudi Arabia to support medical tourism in the Kingdom.
Also, implementing the Qiddiya tourist city project southwest of Riyadh, which will include a large number of educational and recreational facilities.
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