Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, attracting 60.9 million local and international visitors.
Total tourism spending
exceeded SAR161.4 billion ($43 billion), reflecting a 4% growth compared to the same period in
2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, reported Saudi Gazette.
The data showed that the average stay reached 6.7 nights for inbound tourists
and 18.6 nights for domestic travellers, with leisure, shopping, and sports trips
representing the largest share of travel motivations, followed by religious
visits and family trips.
Makkah and Madinah
emerged as the top destinations for inbound tourism, while Riyadh and the
Eastern Province led in domestic tourism.
In terms of source
markets, Egypt, Pakistan, and Kuwait ranked as the top three countries sending
tourists to the Kingdom, followed by India and Indonesia.
Hotels accounted for
43% of total accommodation choices, followed by furnished apartments and
private residences.