More than 185 thousand hotel rooms classified according to the Authority's standards that are compatible with the highest internationally recognized accommodation standards are preparing to receive pilgrims in this year's Hajj season, as the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage called on all investors in the pilgrim housing sector to classify their facilities according to the classification system approved by the Authority in order to ensure the quality that befits the sanctity of Mecca, and reflects the development and civilization of this homeland and reflects the interest and efforts of the wise leadership and honors the citizens of this blessed country in honoring their guests, the guests of the merciful

. For his part, Dr. Faisal Al-Sharif, Director General of SCTH, inspected the tourist accommodation facilities in the central area of Makkah to determine their readiness and preparations for the Hajj season as part of the seasonal control plan emanating from the strategy of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, which works to develop the hospitality industry in the Kingdom in harmony with the comprehensive national development plans and the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Faisal Al-Sharif said. <Al-Sharif said: “What we are doing these days is in line with the directives of the Tourism Development Council in the region, headed by the Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, and in accordance with the seasonal plans of the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage under the follow-up and direct supervision of His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman, President of the Authority.”

Sherif said.