HAIL: Hail welcomed more than 3 million visitors in the first half of this year, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Hail’s mountainous landscape and temperate climate have made it a popular destination for heritage, hiking, and rural tourism.
Tourism to the region was driven by “major events and festivals, alongside ongoing development at UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Jabal Umm Sinman in Jubbah and the Shuwaymis rock carvings,” according to the SPA, which added that Hail’s “strategic location, varied terrain, and favorable climate continue to support economic and social growth, drawing investment across tourism, agriculture, industry and transportation.”
To continue to increase the region’s tourism numbers, the municipality has signed investment agreements worth SR179 million ($48 million), including projects for rural lodges and the Aja Hill development, which will feature a hotel and resort.
The regional development authority has also concluded agreements to operate “distinctive tourist routes” and promote the region internationally.
