Demand for travel at all-time high in Saudi Arabia, says industry official

Demand for travel at all-time high in Saudi Arabia, says industry official

This summer, demand for travel has been at an all-time high in Saudi Arabia with the appetite for international and domestic travel continuing to grow, according to a top travel industry official in the Kingdom.“We have seen unprecedented levels of bookings for travel this summer period (between June 22 – 20 August 20, 2023) on our omnichannel consumer platforms,” said Muzzammil Ahussain, CEO of the leading Saudi travel company Almosafer, in exclusive comments to Al Arabiya English.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.

The top international destinations for Saudi travellers include firm favourites: Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Turkey has also catapulted its way back to one of the top choices for Saudi travellers since the resumption of travel to the country last summer. Thailand is also featured amongst the top international destinations since Saudis were exempted from entry visa requirements back in June 2022.

Domestic travel remains strong as Saudis are increasingly exploring the many attractions at their own doorstep. The most popular destinations in the Kingdom include Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam with Saudis seeking out the hustle and bustle of metropolitan cities with a wealth of dining, entertainment, and