4,700 violations in Makkah hospitality checks

The Ministry of Tourism announced it will increase its monitoring and inspection of various tourist hospitality facilities in Makkah, including hotels and serviced apartments.

The goal is to enhance the quality of services provided to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season. The inspections are being conducted under the guidance and supervision of Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb.

Coinciding with this year’s Hajj season, the ministry’s oversight teams have already carried out over 4,500 inspection tours of hospitality facilities in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the inspections, they identified over 4,700 violations, most of which were related to low cleanliness and maintenance standards, and activities carried out without the necessary licenses.

The inspection tours are part of the ministry’s active efforts to provide the best services and facilities for pilgrims performing Hajj.

The ministry also encourages pilgrims to submit inquiries and feedback about the services through its official social media channels or by contacting the unified center at 930.