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![Localization rates for jobs in Makkah’s tourism sector reach 40 percent](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/06/Saudi-localization-tourism-.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
The number of Saudi women working in the sector saw a 37 percent increase in 2024 so far
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The Kingdom’s travel and tourism sector grew by over 32 percent in 2023
![Saudi NEOM reveals Magna: 12 luxury destinations to contribute over $693 million to Kingdom’s GDP by 2030, create 15,000 jobs](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/06/NEOM-Magna.png/w=1024,h=683)
Magna will prioritize cutting-edge technology, world-class architecture, and ultra-modern amenities in line with Vision 2030
![Saudi Arabia commits $800 billion to tourism, aims for 10 percent sector contribution to economy by 2030: Minister](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/Saudi-Arabia-tourism.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
Al Khateeb outlines plans to add over 250,000 hotel rooms, attract young Saudis to the industry
![Saudi Arabia launches Saudi Summer Program 2024 to boost tourism sector](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/Saudi-Summer-Program-2024.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
Program features over 550 tourism products and more than 150 special offers
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Number of flights increased to over 37 million last year, according to GACA President
![Cruise Saudi launches 335-metre floating resort AROYA Cruises](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/AROYA-Cruises.jpg/w=1024,h=581)
The ship accommodates over 3,362 passengers and includes 20 entertainment venues across 18 decks
![Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program creates over 925,000 jobs in tourism in 2023](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/Saudi-Quality-of-Life-program.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
Program rehabilitated of over 100 heritage sites and museums in 2023
![Saudi Entertainment Ventures joins Qiddiya to enhance entertainment ecosystem](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/QIC.png/w=1024,h=683)
SEVEN spearheads 21 entertainment projects across 14 cities, with investments exceeding $13.33 billion
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Diriyah reiterates commitment to expanding its partnership portfolio across various sectors
![Jeddah Historic District, Cruise Saudi partner to promote tourism, preserve heritage](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/Jeddah-historic-district.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
Collaboration to boost local job creation and foster small businesses
![Riyadh Air, AlUla partner to promote Saudi Arabia’s tourist attractions globally](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/Riyadh-Air-Alula.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
Riyadh Air to contribute $20 billion to the kingdom's non-oil GDP
![Saudi Arabia’s NEOM reveals Jaumur: Luxurious marina community with 500 apartments, 700 villas, boutique hotels and more](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/NEOM.jpeg/w=1024,h=683)
The new marina community includes boarding school, offers superyacht docking
![Saudi Arabia e-visa accessibility extended to Barbados, Bahamas, and Grenada](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/Saudi-Arabia-e-visa.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
With this expansion, the total number of countries eligible for the E-visa has increased to 66
![ATM 2024: Saudia, Red Sea Global partner to streamline travel experiences](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/Saudia-RSG.jpeg/w=1024,h=683)
Agreement aligns with RSG's vision of fostering responsible and sustainable development
![Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya set to build Aquarabia, region’s largest water theme park](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/Qiddiya-Saudi-1-1.webp/w=1024,h=682)
Aquarabia will also offer an underwater adventure trip using diving vehicles
![IHG inks agreement to launch Hotel Indigo and Residences in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/05/Hotel-Indigo-Saudi-Arabia.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
The hotel will will offer over 200 rooms and hotel apartments
![NEOM secures $2.67 billion revolving credit facility for development projects](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/04/NEOM.jpeg/w=1024,h=683)
Financing boosts ongoing development endeavors and short-term financing requirements
![Ramadan 2024: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Historic District welcomes over 2.5 million visitors](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/04/Jeddah-Historic-District.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
District emerges as a model for sustainable practices and urban development
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Here's the ultimate guide to all you need to know about celebrating Eid Al Fitr in Saudi Arabia
![Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector sets new record, foreign visitor spending touches $36 billion](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/04/Saudi-Arabia-tourism.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
In 2023, Saudi Arabia led the UN tourism list for the growth rate of international tourists compared to 2019
![Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea international airport set to welcome inaugural flight with flydubai service](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/03/RSI-5-1.png/w=1024,h=682)
New twice-weekly service, operated by flydubai, commences from DXB to RSI on 18 April
![Saudi Arabia sets ambitious goal to rank among top 10 global tourism destinations in 2024](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/03/Saudi-Arabia-tourism-1.jpg/w=1024,h=684)
The Kingdom currently holds 940,000 jobs in the tourism and hospitality fields
![Saudi Arabia invests $100 million annually to enhance skills in tourism sector](https://economysaudiarabia.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economysaudiarabia.com/2024/03/Saudi-Arabia-tourism.jpg/w=1024,h=683)
Ministerial insights highlight Saudi Arabia's ambitious tourism targets