Saudi marketUpdated November 5

Saudi tourism spending fell 6% as visitor numbers rose

The figures Al-Khateeb shared at Saudi Land’s opening tell a split story. Fast Company Middle East reported that the tourism minister put Saudi Arabia’s first-half 2026 arrivals at 61.2 million tourists, up 1% from the same period a year earlier. Tourism expenditure reached $40.5 billion, down 6% year on year. Al-Khateeb also acknowledged challenges facing travelers and industry partners across the region. That leaves the tourism picture with a clear split: more visitors, but less spent on tourism.

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