Madinah, Saudi Arabia -UNS: Madinah has recorded the highest occupancy rate among all cities in Saudi Arabia for tourist hospitality facilities during the first half of 2025, reaching an impressive 74.7 percent, according to a recent report issued by the Ministry of Tourism.
The report highlights strong growth in Madinah’s licensed hospitality sector, with the total number of licensed facilities rising to 538. This includes 69 newly licensed establishments. The city also saw a significant expansion in hotel capacity, with the total number of hotel rooms increasing to 64,569 — including 6,628 rooms added in the first half of the year.
This surge in hospitality development reinforces Madinah’s status as a premier destination for religious tourism. The growth is also a testament to the positive impact of ongoing large-scale development initiatives aimed at enhancing accommodation capacity and service quality, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Ministry of Tourism emphasized that these figures reflect the Kingdom’s continued efforts to support the tourism sector, diversify the national economy, and improve visitor experiences across key destinations.
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