نمو للأنشطة السياحية في المملكة والسجلات التجارية ترتفع بنسب تصل إلى 52% خلال 2026 Tourism Activities Expand in Saudi Arabia as Commercial Registrations Rise by Up to 52% in 2026

The tourism sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed a remarkable growth in related economic activities during the year 2026, with commercial records increasing by rates ranging between 32% and 52%.

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector witnessed significant growth in tourism-related economic activities during 2026, with commercial registrations increasing by between 32% and 52%.

The tourist lodge activity topped the list of the most growing activities, with an increase of 52%, bringing the number of its records to 18,115 records by the end of the third quarter, compared to 11,900 records in the same period in 2025.

Tourist accommodation lodges ranked first among the fastest-growing activities, recording an increase of 52%. The number of commercial registrations in this sector reached 18,115 by the end of the third quarter, compared with 11,900 during the same period in 2025.

Records of tourist accommodation facilities also increased by 37%, reaching 18,956 records, compared to 13,819 records during the previous year.

Registrations for tourist accommodation facilities also increased by 37%, reaching 18,956, compared with 13,819 during the previous year.

Tourist guidance activity recorded a growth of 33%, reaching 7,735 records, compared to 5,784 records, while tourism organization records increased by 32%, reaching 11,949 records, compared to 9,057 records in the corresponding period.

Tour guide activities recorded growth of 33%, reaching 7,735 commercial registrations compared with 5,784 previously. Meanwhile, registrations for tourism tour operators increased by 32%, reaching 11,949 compared with 9,057 during the corresponding period.

These indicators reflect the growing demand for establishing tourism projects and the expansion of investment opportunities in various sector activities.

These indicators reflect growing interest in establishing tourism businesses and expanding investment opportunities across various activities within the sector.

The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that this growth reflects the diversity of opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs, and supports market activity. The Ministry indicated that the geographical, natural and climatic components of the Kingdom, in addition to its cultural and civilizational heritage, represent major attracting factors for investments and visitors.

The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that this growth reflects the diversity of opportunities available to investors and entrepreneurs while supporting market activity. The ministry also highlighted that Saudi Arabia’s geographical, natural, and climatic advantages, together with its rich cultural and historical heritage, represent key attractions for investment and visitors.