Saudi Arabia to start tracking tourism's contribution to economy

Tourism Establishment Survey will provide industry data, including the size of the workforce, pay and revenue and expenditure

Data will help calculate tourism’s share of gross domestic product and establish growth rates for activities within the sector.

Saudi Arabia’s statistics authority will begin tracking tourism’s contribution to its economic output, according to a statement.

The Tourism Establishment Survey will provide data on the industry, including the size of the workforce, pay and revenue and expenditure. This will help calculate tourism’s share of gross domestic product and establish growth rates for activities within the sector, the General Authority for Statistics said.

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