Riyadh Chamber of Commerce Highlights Importance of Unified Platform for Accommodation Sector Procedures

Business

January 31st, 12:23pm

Riyadh- Asharq Al-Awsat

Polish tourists in front of the King Abdulaziz Museum in Riyadh (AFP)

The Riyadh Chamber of Commerce has spotted 13 challenges that face Saudi Arabia’s accommodations sector and double the costs of kickstarting new activities. According to the Chamber, the array of fees and requirements demanded by government agencies related to the sector presents one of the most prominent challenges. It also highlighted the importance of establishing a unified platform that brings together all competent authorities to facilitate procedures. Last Wednesday, the Chamber’s vice president and head of the tourism committee, Nayef Al-Rajhi, discussed a number of obstacles hindering the growth of the Kingdom’s accommodation sector and means of overcoming them. The Chamber is currently preparing a host of recommendations and solutions to present to concerned authorities. It is worth noting that the accommodation sector is also vital for the tourism industry in the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia is working to develop its tourism industry through a package of programs and initiatives. The Kingdom is seeking to raise the sector’s revenues and contribution GDP. On the latest developments in the Saudi tourism sector, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) launched the Cruise Saudi Company. The new company aims to establish and develop the cruise industry in Saudi Arabia, enhance the Kingdom's efforts to become a tourist destination on the international cruise map and develop the tourism sector in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Headquartered in Jeddah on the Red Sea coast, Cruise Saudi will form a strategic bridge between sea and land operations, through developing cruise ports and terminals in several Saudi cities, to deliver an integrated experience in line with the goals of the tourism sector in the Kingdom. It is also working in partnership with the relevant authorities on developing tourist destinations, with the aim of introducing cruise itineraries, providing an exceptional experience for guests, and creating opportunities to explore Saudi heritage and culture while ensuring the preservation of the environment and the protection of natural resources.

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