Medina recorded the highest occupancy rate for hospitality facilities among Saudi cities at 82%, according to the Medina Region Development Authority, which confirmed that the performance of the hospitality sector during the first quarter of 2026 reflects continued growth in the region. It clarified that this growth is supported by an expansion in capacity and increased readiness of hospitality facilities, enhancing Medina's position as a leading destination for hospitality and tourism, and supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in improving the visitor experience and developing the tourism sector.

Data from the Ministry of Tourism indicated that Medina recorded the highest occupancy rate of 82% during the first quarter of the current year, with an average daily rate of 453 riyals, and revenue per available room reaching 372 riyals, reflecting strong demand for the destination and the efficiency of the hospitality system in accommodating the growth in the number of visitors and pilgrims.

Total Rooms

The authority noted that the number of licensed tourism hospitality facilities in Medina rose 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 indicators from the Ministry of Tourism; reflecting the growth of tourism investments and the expansion of the hospitality sector's infrastructure in the region.

Competitive Results

Medina continues to achieve competitive results in sector indicators, leading the Kingdom in hotel occupancy rates at 84%, and achieving advanced positions in the average daily rate and revenue per available room, alongside the outstanding performance of hotel apartments and other facilities, reflecting the maturity of the sector and the sustainability of its growth.

The Medina Region Development Authority confirmed that these indicators reflect the integration of efforts among various relevant entities to develop the tourism sector, enhance the attractiveness of Medina as a global destination welcoming visitors and pilgrims according to the highest quality standards, contributing to economic development, improving quality of life, and enhancing the city's competitiveness both locally and internationally.

The city of Medina recorded the highest occupancy rate for hospitality facilities among Saudi cities at 82%, according to the Medina Region Development Authority, which confirmed that the performance of the hospitality sector during the first quarter of 2026 reflects continued growth in the region. It clarified that this growth is supported by an expansion in capacity and increased readiness of hospitality facilities, enhancing Medina's position as a leading destination for hospitality and tourism, and supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in improving the visitor experience and developing the tourism sector.

Data from the Ministry of Tourism indicated that Medina recorded the highest occupancy rate of 82% during the first quarter of the current year, with an average daily rate of 453 riyals, and revenue per available room reaching 372 riyals, reflecting strong demand for the destination and the efficiency of the hospitality system in accommodating the growth in the number of visitors and pilgrims.

Total Rooms

The authority noted that the number of licensed tourism hospitality facilities in Medina rose 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 indicators from the Ministry of Tourism; reflecting the growth of tourism investments and the expansion of the hospitality sector's infrastructure in the region.

Competitive Results

Medina continues to achieve competitive results in sector indicators, leading the Kingdom in hotel occupancy rates at 84%, and achieving advanced positions in the average daily rate and revenue per available room, alongside the outstanding performance of hotel apartments and other facilities, reflecting the maturity of the sector and the sustainability of its growth.

The Medina Region Development Authority confirmed that these indicators reflect the integration of efforts among various relevant entities to develop the tourism sector, enhance the attractiveness of Medina as a global destination welcoming visitors and pilgrims according to the highest quality standards, contributing to economic development, improving quality of life, and enhancing the city's competitiveness both locally and internationally.