Ministry of Tourism Shuts Down 67 Facilities, Imposes SR1 Million Fines for Violations
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism closed 67 tourism facilities, such as hotels and apartments, due to violations discovered during inspections.
Ministry officials conducted over 15,000 visits, detecting over 10,000 violations.
Nearly 11,000 complaints were addressed as part of the "Our Guests are a Priority" campaign.
The text states that the ministry will strictly enforce penalties, including fines up to SR1 million and closure of establishments, against tourism service providers who operate without the required licenses.
Inspection campaigns are being conducted to ensure all hospitality facilities in the Kingdom follow the Tourism Law and its regulations, with a focus on obtaining necessary business licenses to provide quality services to visitors.
The text discusses the Saudi Arabian Ministry's plans to improve the sustainability and visitor experience in the tourism sector, due to the sector's significant growth and the record-breaking 100 million tourists the Kingdom received in 2023.