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Madinah Leads the Kingdom's Cities in Hospitality Facility Occupancy Rate

Publication Date: July 23, 2026 13:07 KSA

During Q1 2026

The Madinah Region Development Authority stated that the performance indicators of the hospitality sector during the first quarter of 2026 reflect the continued growth witnessed by the sector in the region, supported by the expansion of capacity and increased readiness of hospitality facilities, which enhances Madinah's position as a leading destination for hospitality and tourism, and consolidates its role in supporting the targets of Saudi Vision 2030 aimed at improving the visitor experience and developing the tourism sector.

Data from the Ministry of Tourism showed that Madinah recorded the highest occupancy rate for hospitality facilities among the Kingdom’s cities at 82% during the first quarter of this year, while the average daily rate reached 453 riyals, and the revenue per available room reached 372 riyals, indicators that reflect the strong demand for the destination and the efficiency of the hospitality system in accommodating the continuous growth in the number of visitors and Umrah performers. The authority noted that the number of licensed tourism hospitality facilities in Madinah increased to 661 facilities by the end of the first quarter of 2026, while the total number of licensed rooms reached 80,223 rooms, representing about 15% of the total licensed rooms in the Kingdom, according to Ministry of Tourism indicators, which reflects the growing tourism investments and continued expansion of the hospitality infrastructure in the region.

Madinah continues to achieve competitive results in sectoral indicators; it led the Kingdom in hotel occupancy rate at 84%, and achieved advanced positions in the indicators of average daily rate and revenue per available room, along with the distinguished performance of hotel apartments and other facilities, reflecting the maturity of the sector and the sustainability of its growth. The Madinah Region Development Authority affirmed that these indicators reflect the integration of efforts among various relevant entities to develop the tourism sector, enhance the attractiveness of Madinah as a global destination that receives visitors and Umrah performers according to the highest quality standards, contributing to economic development, improving quality of life, and enhancing the city's competitiveness locally and internationally.