THE DELIVERY YEARS Phased development of King Salman International Airport The new airport (KSIA) will be built in phases over the next four years, transforming Riyadh into a major global aviation hub. Encompassing the existing King Khalid Airport, it is designed to handle up to 120 million passengers annually by 2030. KSA to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2027 Strengthening Saudi’s credentials as a global destination for notable sporting events, with infrastructure and hospitality projects supporting the tournament. Giga-projects come to fruition NEOM, Red Sea Global, Diriyah, Qiddiya and more will continue their phased openings over the next few years. New resorts, attractions and transport links will expand the kingdom’s tourism capacity. Hotel inventory will swell in line with demand Saudi Arabia currently has one of the world's most aggressive hotel development pipelines, with approximately 362,000 keys planned for delivery by 2030. As of early 2026, around 94,500 to 99,500 rooms were under active construction or in final planning stages, representing a massive expansion beyond the existing 171,650 keys.
The Holy City of Makkah is a hotbed of new hotel developments
PHASE 3: FINAL DELIVERY (2026-2030)
2027– 2029
2026
DELIVERY MODE ACTIVATED Vision 2030 moves into its final stretch Saudi Arabia enters the final delivery stage of Vision 2030, focused on turning investment and infrastructure into long-term economic impact. Tourism expansion becomes central to the programme’s future success. Tourism growth accelerates Following record visitor numbers in 2025, Saudi Arabia intensifies efforts towards its upgraded target of 150 million annual visitors by 2030. Aviation, giga-projects, new regional tourism destinations, and events remain key growth drivers.
Right: Rijal Village, Aseer Region – one of many new tourism destinations on the horizon
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