Saudi Arabia welcomed approximately 17.5 million international tourists from January till July 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
This remarkable success marks a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023, and a 73% increase compared to the same period in 2019.
The Ministry also explained that 4.2 million international tourists visited Saudi Arabia for leisure and holidays in the first seven months of 2024, featuring a 25% increase, and a surge of 656% compared to the same period in 2019.
According to recent data from the United Nations Tourism Organization, the Kingdom secured a noticeable increase of 73% in international tourist arrivals.
The September 2024 World Tourism Barometer also indicates that tourism revenues witnessed an impressive 207% surge compared to the same period in 2019.
Thus, the Kingdom achieved the highest growth in international tourism among G20 countries in the first seven months of 2024.
The International Monetary Fund described 2023 as a milestone in Saudi Arabia’s thriving tourism sector as the total number of annual visitors exceeded the Vision 2030 target of 100 million.
The World Travel & Tourism Council announced that Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector’s overall (direct and indirect) contribution to GDP reached 11.5% in 2023 and is expected to increase to 16% by 2034.
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