Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has shut down 10 journey service places of work in Riyadh for violating laws, together with working with out licenses and organizing unauthorized Umrah and visitation packages.
The violations included transporting pilgrims utilizing unlicensed autos and accommodating them in unauthorized hospitality services in Makkah and Madinah.
The marketing campaign is a part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to manage tourism-related actions and guarantee compliance with official licensing and operational requirements throughout the Kingdom.
In line with the Ministry, the inspections focused journey and tourism companies working with out the required permits or outdoors the scope of their accredited actions.
The initiative goals to guard the rights of vacationers and guests whereas enhancing the general high quality of providers consistent with Saudi Arabia’s tourism technique.
The Ministry confirmed that it’ll impose authorized penalties on violators, together with fines of as much as SR50,000, which might rise to SR1 million for repeat offenses. Workplaces may additionally face closure or a mixture of each penalties, relying on the severity of the infraction.
Officers urged all licensed tourism operators to strictly adhere to the phrases and necessities of their permits. The Ministry additionally referred to as on the general public to deal solely with formally licensed companies to safeguard their rights and guarantee a secure and dependable journey expertise.
Vacationers and residents are inspired to report complaints or violations associated to hospitality providers by contacting the unified tourism name heart at 930.