AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUmrah Travel Rules: Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory digital food vouchers for Umrah pilgrims from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Egypt, starting 1 Rabi ul Awwal. Each pilgrim gets a unique Nusuk-linked code and pays about 20 Saudi riyals per day for meals via approved restaurants in Makkah and Madinah, with the cost added to the overall visa fee—expected to raise package prices. Air Connectivity: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier, opened ticket sales for daily Riyadh–Manila flights starting Sept. 9, using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Cultural Tourism: Al Baha heritage villages are drawing more visitors this summer as restoration projects and a 10-day Al-Atawlah Heritage Festival bring folk performances, workshops, and local cuisine to the region. Hospitality Demand: CBRE reports Saudi hotel performance softened in H1 2026 due to weaker corporate travel, even as long-term tourism growth and major Vision 2030 hotel supply plans continue. Regional Travel Risk: With Strait of Hormuz tensions still in focus, shipping and travel disruptions remain a concern for the wider Gulf travel environment.
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