Madinah’s hospitality sector registered a further rise in performance at the end of October, with luxury hotels recording a 4 percent increase in occupancy during the final week of the month.

Overall hotel occupancy in the city grew by 2.5 percent compared with the previous week, reflecting sustained demand from visitors and pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

During the first quarter of 2025, Madinah posted the highest hotel occupancy rate in Saudi Arabia, averaging 82.7 percent. The city maintained its strong momentum from late 2024, reinforcing its position as a leading destination for year-round religious tourism.

A report from the Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Chamber highlighted the scale of the city’s hospitality infrastructure, noting that Madinah now has:

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