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Saudi Arabia unlocks multi-billion dollar investments as part of its wider drive to become a global tourism powerhouse
The flagship Hospitality Investment Enablers, part of the wider TIEP, is designed by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment. This initiative will facilitate and increase the supply of accommodation capacity in targeted tourism destinations, enhancing the diversity of the Kingdom's offering, and marking a pivotal move to position Saudi Arabia as a leading global tourism destination.
This comprehensive initiative will aim to catalyze private investments in key tourism sites across the Kingdom by up to SAR 42 billion ( $11 billion ) and drive projected annual GDP increase of SAR 16 billion ( $4 billion ) by 2030.
The flagship initiative includes a range of strategic enablers designed to improve business operations and project viability. Key enablers include facilitating access to government-owned land under favorable terms, streamlining project development processes, and reducing barriers to market entry. Multiple regulatory adjustments are part of the effort to lower operational costs and encourage industry growth.
A notable aspect of the initiative is its focus on benefiting local communities across tourism destinations. By localizing services such as contracting, design, and consulting, the program aims to create a direct positive impact on various sectors. This approach, coupled with over $800 billion invested to transform the tourism landscape, underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to enhancing industry standards and providing lucrative opportunities for investors.
Saudi Arabia expects the initiative to significantly impact the socio-economic landscape, creating 42,000 new room keys and approximately 120,000 job opportunities, furthering talent development and supporting Saudization efforts.
The wider TIEP includes regulatory reforms across tourism licensing for multiple types and scales of operations now available to better fit the specific needs of investors.
The Ministry of Tourism has worked with partners across government to achieve a more streamlined investment pathway, pushing annual government fees down by nearly 22% with a goal to reduce further in the near future.
Another key initiative of TIEP is the Tourism Investment One Stop Shop, which will be launched later this year in collaboration with the Saudi Business Center. The One Stop Shop will offer all Tourism ecosystem services under one roof, and support investors through their full investment journey in addition to online integration and digital experiences.
His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister for Tourism said: "
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One of Vision 2030's key targets of welcoming 100 million tourists has already been achieved seven years ahead of schedule, and the Tourism Investment Enablers Program is a key catalyst to achieving an even more ambitious target of 150 million annual tourists.
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