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International Tourists spent over 141 Billion Riyals in Saudi Arabia during last year
Foreign visitors in Saudi Arabia spent more than 141 billion riyals in the last year, according to an announcement made by the country's Ministry of Tourism. Join Saudi Expats News channel on WhatsApp
The ministry's annual tourist statistics report for the year 2023 states that spending on hospitality services reached 45 billion riyals, which is the largest among their overall spending.
Shopping expenditures by international visitors exceeded 25.5 billion riyals last year, with transportation and movement costs coming to almost 21.5 billion riyals, according to the ministry.
According to the report, 19.4 billion Saudi Riyals was spent on food and beverages, while 25.5 billion riyals was spent on other things. In addition, the report from the ministry revealed that entertainment expenditures by foreign visitors exceeded 4 billion riyals.
There were more than 109 million tourists, both local and international, in last year, according to the figures. Among them were around 27 million tourists from other countries. Recommend : Drivers must be 25 years or older to operate motor vehicle in Saudi Arabia
International Tourists spent over 141 Billion Riyals in Saudi Arabia
