ISLAMABAD/MAKKAH: Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism has said that work was underway to raise the capacity of the hospitality sector in Medina and Makkah to meet the growing number of Umrah and Hajj pilgrims and other visitors.
“The Ministry will continue working with investors to develop the hospitality services and further raise their quality,” the minister said during his meeting with the operators and businessmen of the hospitality sector in Medina city.
Al-Khateeb reviews facilities for pilgrims
Al-Khateeb reached here to review the readiness of hospitality facilities and the quality of services to be provided to pilgrims in Medina and Makkah during the holy month of Ramazan.
He said that the Ministry prioritizes a balance between raising the quality of the hospitality sector and empowering the private sector through clear legislation and financing solutions, Saudi Gazette reported.
He highlighted that plans had been worked out to raise the capacity, including the completion of renovation and operation of 9,000 hotel rooms for the hospitality sector in the city before the month of Ramazan.
On the side-lines of his inspection tour, Al-Khateeb visited various hotels in Makkah to inspect the preparations for their opening during the month of Ramazan and their readiness to receive the Hajj pilgrims. — APP
