Asir expands tourism investment opportunities with 44 seasonal sites to boost summer economy

RIYADH: The Asir Region Municipality continues to enhance the investment environment in the tourism sector by offering 44 investment sites during the summer season.

This initiative is part of its efforts to empower investors, enrich the visitor experience, and increase the contribution of tourism and entertainment activities to the local economy, amid growing tourism activity across the region.

Mayor of Asir Region, Engineer Abdullah Al-Jali, explained that the municipality is implementing a comprehensive plan to support the tourism season, based on two main tracks. The first track focuses on continuing infrastructure projects and improving the urban landscape, including roads, sidewalks, parks, lighting, and municipal services. The second track focuses on developing investment opportunities and organizing events and activities that enhance the appeal of the region’s cities and governorates during the summer season.

He indicated that the offered investment sites include various activities such as restaurants, cafes, entertainment facilities, and commercial events, catering to visitors’ diverse interests. This provides flexible investment opportunities for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises, contributing to stimulating economic activity and creating seasonal job prospects.