Saudi Arabia Sees Strong Growth with Nearly 30 Million Domestic Trips in Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, Saudi Arabia recorded nearly thirty million domestic trips, marking a remarkable sixteen percent year-on-year surge in tourism spending. This growth can be attributed to a combination of factors, including increased domestic travel promotions, improved infrastructure, and a rising demand for local tourism experiences. Key holiday periods such as Ramadan and Eid further fueled this rise, with a significant boost in spending, reflecting the Kingdom’s successful efforts to enhance domestic tourism and strengthen its position as a leading destination for local travelers. Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has witnessed remarkable growth in the first quarter of 2026, as domestic travel surged to nearly thirty million trips, marking a significant sixteen percent year-on-year increase. This growth has been accompanied by an increase in domestic tourism spending, with figures reaching SAR34.7 billion (approximately US$9.3 billion), highlighting the country’s rising appeal as a leading domestic travel destination. This surge in domestic travel is part of a broader upward trend, further solidified by growing international tourism and a robust hospitality sector. The year 2026 has started with a strong performance in Saudi Arabia’s domestic tourism, with nearly thirty million trips recorded in the first quarter. This represents a sixteen percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This robust growth signals the effectiveness of Saudi Arabia’s initiatives to promote domestic tourism, which has become an essential pillar of the country’s broader tourism development goals.