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Leaders
19 hours ago
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Broadens Inspection Tours in Summer Tourist Destinations
In coincidence with Saudi Summer season, the Ministry of Tourism has intensified its inspection efforts on various destination across the Kingdom, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Such initiatives and efforts seek basically to ensure that hospitality facilities maintain their necessary licenses and align with approved quality standards. The tours covered multiple regions and cities over the past two months such as Aseer, Al-Baha, Taif, and Jeddah. Moreover, the inspection teams conducted over 2,800 visits to summer destinations in order to assess the quality of services and necessary licenses. The ministry's teams also inspected the availability of safety requirements and cleanliness levels. Importantly, the ministry underscored the significance of providing high-quality services and abiding by the ministry's approved requirements. It also warned that individuals or entities violating the requirements shall face various penalties such as a fine of up to one million riyals, the closure of the facility, or both. The ministry has also held several meetings with investors and operators of hospitality facilities in summer tourist destinations to listen to their suggestions and inquiries. The authorities urged tourists and visitors to report any concerns regarding hospitality services by contacting the Unified Tourism Center at (930) to take necessary actions and ensure seamless experiences. Related Topics: Jazan's Rainy Spell Draws Crowds to Local Tourist Destinations 'Go Türkiye': Enticing Invitation to Explore New Tourist Destinations Visit Saudi Highlights Top Tourist Attractions at F1 stc Grand Prix Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
Saudi Gazette
19 hours ago
- Saudi Gazette
Tourism ministry intensifies inspections in summer tourist destinations
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has intensified its inspections of summer tourist destinations across Saudi Arabia. These inspections aimed to ensure that hospitality facilities of all types carry the necessary licenses from the ministry and comply with approved quality standards, coinciding with the launch of the Saudi Summer season. The inspection tours covered several regions and cities, including Asir, Al-Baha, Taif, and Jeddah, over the past two months. The ministry's inspection teams carried out more than 2,800 visits to summer destinations. These visits assessed the quality of services provided, the availability of safety requirements, and cleanliness levels, while also confirming that facilities had obtained the necessary licenses to operate. The ministry emphasized to all hospitality establishments—including private facilities—the importance of delivering high-quality services and adhering to its approved regulations. It stressed that violators will face penalties, which may include fines of up to SR1 million, closure of the facility, or both. The ministry also called on tourists and visitors to report any concerns regarding hospitality services by contacting the Unified Tourism Center over the phone number 930. All reports will be promptly addressed to enhance service quality and improve the overall visitor experience at tourist destinations.
Gulf Insider
17-03-2025
- Gulf Insider
79 hospitality facilities in Makkah, Madinah penalized for closure violations
The Ministry of Tourism started penalizing 79 hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah for resuming operations without obtaining the necessary licenses following the issuance of closure orders. It has slapped total fines amounting to SR 500,000 on 58 hospitality facilities in Makkah and 21 in Madinah for the violations during the first two weeks of Ramadan. The ministry confirmed that it is continuing to implement statutory penalties against facilities violating the tourism law and regulations. These penalties can range from a fine of SR1 million, closure, or both, particularly in cases of unlicensed operation. The ministry explained that a comprehensive survey of all closed hospitality facilities has been conducted to ensure their compliance with the closure orders issued against them. It noted that the closure order is enforced immediately upon its issuance by the competent committee, in coordination with the regional emirates and security authorities, to ensure immediate evacuation and daily inspection of closed facilities. The ministry stressed the need for all tourist hospitality facilities to comply with the Tourism Law and its regulations and obtain the necessary licenses prior to operation. It emphasized that the regulations impose standards that ensure improved quality of services provided and enhance the safety of visitors and pilgrims. The ministry called on all operators and owners of tourist hospitality facilities to review the Tourism Law and its regulations on the official website, take advantage of the electronic services for issuing licenses through the electronic portal, and obtain the necessary support through the Unified Tourism Center via the 24-hour number 930. Also read: Makkah Lanterns Festival Returns for the Eighth Year as Part of Ramadan Activities
Saudi Gazette
15-03-2025
- Saudi Gazette
79 hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah face penalties for closure order violations
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Tourism started penalizing 79 hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah for resuming operations without obtaining the necessary licenses following the issuance of closure orders. It has slapped total fines amounting to SR 500,000 on 58 hospitality facilities in Makkah and 21 in Madinah for the violations during the first two weeks of Ramadan. The ministry confirmed that it is continuing to implement statutory penalties against facilities violating the tourism law and regulations. These penalties can range from a fine of SR1 million, closure, or both, particularly in cases of unlicensed operation. The ministry explained that a comprehensive survey of all closed hospitality facilities has been conducted to ensure their compliance with the closure orders issued against them. It noted that the closure order is enforced immediately upon its issuance by the competent committee, in coordination with the regional emirates and security authorities, to ensure immediate evacuation and daily inspection of closed facilities. The ministry stressed the need for all tourist hospitality facilities to comply with the Tourism Law and its regulations and obtain the necessary licenses prior to operation. It emphasized that the regulations impose standards that ensure improved quality of services provided and enhance the safety of visitors and pilgrims. The ministry called on all operators and owners of tourist hospitality facilities to review the Tourism Law and its regulations on the official website, take advantage of the electronic services for issuing licenses through the electronic portal, and obtain the necessary support through the Unified Tourism Center via the 24-hour number 930
