Makkah Hotel Occupancy Rises to 80%, the Highest in 3 Years

Saudi Arabia's hotel and accommodation sector witnessed a significant resurgence, with a room occupancy in Makkah of 80 percent during Ramadan 2023, the highest level in three years.

According to the chairman of the Hajj and Umrah Committee at Makkah Chamber, Abdullah Al-Qadi, this resulted in room prices also climbing to record levels due to high demand.

Hotel room prices in Makkah, especially those in the central region, record a gradual increase as the Ramadan season approaches, and are doubled in the last 10 days of the holy month, Al-Qadi added.

The prices of hotel rooms in the central area of Makkah during the last 10 days of Ramadan ranged between SR3,000 and SR9,000 per day, according to a survey conducted by Al-Eqtisadiah business daily.