Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector posted a record SAR49.8 billion ($13 billion) travel account surplus in 2024—a 7.8% rise from 2023—driven by a 13.8% jump in inbound visitor spending to SAR153.6 billion. The Tourism Ministry credited the milestone to strong collaboration across the tourism ecosystem, improved services, and successful implementation of Vision 2030 strategies aimed at boosting economic growth and global appeal.