Madinah leads Saudi Arabia in hotel occupancy during Q1 2026
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Madinah recorded Saudi Arabia’s highest occupancy rate for tourist accommodation facilities in the first quarter of 2026, with hotels, serviced apartments and other lodging establishments achieving an 82% occupancy rate, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
Saudi Arabia signs MoUs with global hotels to train hospitality talent abroad
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism has signed a series of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading global hotel brands to launch the “Hospitality Ambassadors” programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s hospitality workforce through international on-the-job training (OJT).
Saudi Tourism Ministry welcomes first pilgrim groups to Makkah, Madinah
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism welcomed the first groups of pilgrims arriving in Makkah and Madinah, organising reception events that reflect Saudi hospitality and the Kingdom’s commitment to serving pilgrims.
Syria's foreign and Arab tourist numbers jump 80%
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Syria’s tourism sector recorded a strong recovery in 2025, with Arab and foreign arrivals rising sharply as improved security conditions and policy measures helped revive travel flows, the Syrian Ministry of Tourism said.