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Saudi Arabia's tourism sites reach 177,000
The number of tourism establishments in Saudi Arabia increased to 177,000 facilities during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 9% rise compared to the previous year, with small and medium-sized enterprises accounting for 99.9% of the total. The hotel room occupancy rate stood at 60.8%, while the occupancy rate for serviced apartments rose to 51.6%. Despite regional tensions, foreign tourist spending continued to grow, reaching 44.3 billion riyals (approximately 11.8 billion USD) in the first quarter, with significant growth among visitors to Al-Ula, whose numbers increased by about 166% and spending by roughly 300%.
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