Arab News, Thu, Jan 16, 2025 | Rajab 16, 1446
Saudi ministry records 7,521 tourism violations
Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism revealed
the results of its third-quarter 2024 inspections, involving 9,655 checks on
hospitality facilities and tourism activities across the Kingdom.
During the period, 7,521 violations were
identified and 11,494 complaints were addressed, according to the Saudi Press
Agency.
Common violations included operating without a
license, poor cleanliness, failure to meet licensing conditions and
non-compliance by facility representatives.
Makkah had the highest number of inspections with
more than 3,600, followed by Riyadh with more than 1,350, Madinah with over
1,100 and the Eastern Province with more than 1,070. The remaining regions
accounted for more than 2,500 inspections.
These efforts aim to enhance the tourism sector’s
sustainability, ensure compliance with regulations, improve service quality and
boost visitor experiences.