The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has published a new rule mandating that all booking systems and applications delete advertisements for tourist and private hotel facilities working without a current ministry license.

Effective January 1, 2025, this rule is a part of a larger endeavor to maintain standards across the Kingdom's hotel sector and improve service quality.

Unlicensed operators risk fines ranging from SR1 million to shutdown of their operations or both. Violators will also be named in local media at their expense, This rigorous implementation emphasizes the ministry's will to preserve responsibility and openness in the travel sector.

The directive seeks to guarantee that every hospitality facility follows the terms specified in the Tourism Law and related rules. This covers private hotels as well as public tourist amenities. The action corresponds with the finding by the ministry of unauthorized establishments listing their homes on local and international booking systems without obtaining the required permissions. Such infractions compromise the quality assurance protocols of the ministry and can affect the whole visitor experience.

The government has directed booking systems and travel and tourism service providers as well as unregistered facility delists to quickly rectify these issues. These systems also help to validate and fairly show classification data in line with government official guidelines. This phase seeks to remove illegal listings and guarantee travelers get dependable and first-rate services.

The government has underlined in reaction to continuous violations the need of following license criteria for every hotel operator. Facilities discovered marketing their units without appropriate permission will pay fines. The enforcement activities of the ministry seek to maintain the legitimacy and reputation of Saudi Arabia's expanding tourist sector, which is essential for Vision 2030 targets of the Kingdom.

The ministry started the "Our Guests Are Priority" campaign to underline these initiatives, This program emphasizes the need of following licensing and categorization guidelines as well as of fostering industrial responsibility. By means of the assigned helpline number 930, visitors are urged to report any problems with hotel services to the Unified Tourism Center.

Moreover The government wants to build a safer and more dependable hospitality ecosystem by requiring more compliance and pushing active engagement from visitors, These steps guarantee a high-quality experience for all and complement the Kingdom's objective to draw more both domestic and foreign visitors.

The Ministry of Tourism's proactive attitude to solve problems in the hotel industry is shown by its dedication to upholding licensing criteria, Saudi Arabia wants to establish itself as a worldwide travel destination known for quality, safety, and outstanding service by removing unregistered companies and pushing respect to rules.