JEDDAH: The head of the Saudi Commission of Tourism and National Heritage in Makkah, Mohammad Al-Omari, said that the commission has penalized 10 accommodation establishments for SR300,000, most of which were for providing tourism services without a license.
He said the minimum penalty for a violation is SR30,000 and can reach to SR100,000 and then closure of the establishment.
He said the commission in Jeddah registered violations in a number of accommodation facilities in the area which were not applying regulations of the new tourism law and its executive lists, which started on June 5 and are related to greater inspections, fines and treatment, as well as penalties and fines.
He said in a statement on Monday that the issuance of the fines are the result of inspections during Ramadan and through the Eid by the commission’s branch.
SCTNH fines 10 tourism facilities SR300,000
SCTNH fines 10 tourism facilities SR300,000
