TravTalk - Middle East

Easing Hajj and Umrah bookings globally

- TT Bureau

Mawasim and Maqam, the only Saudi-authorised portal, have joined forces to redefine the future of travel for global pilgrims to the Kingdom. Seera’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom in meeting its Hajj and Umrah visitation goals highlights Mawasim’s role as one of the few initial partners to offer services globally. The innovative service will also enable Saudi Vision 2030 achieve its goal of welcoming 30 million pilgrims by 2030. The expansion of the Umrah plus market and more relaxed access to tourist visas are expected to be key drivers in the Kingdom’s internatio­nal tourism growth. Seera Group’s first-of-its-kind integrated DMC in Saudi Arabia, Discover Saudi, is part of a

SAR one billion investment in driving tourist developmen­t in the kingdom.

Mawasim’s integratio­n with Maqam will now make it easy for nationalit­ies who still require Umrah

visas to travel to Saudi Arabia. The new integratio­n is expected to have a long-term positive influence on inbound arrivals from Indonesia, Pakistan, and Egypt. Over 450 travel agents across 27 countries will be able to convenient­ly secure Umrah bookings and pass on the service to pilgrims once the full integratio­n is complete. The two hotels are strategica­lly located within walking distance of the

Ka’bah and the Haram, enhancing the accommodat­ion options for both domestic and internatio­nal visitors. Mawasim’s global travel agencies now have access to an end-to-end tour operator.

Mawasim aims to be the number one wholesale tour operator for Hajj and Umrah travel in the Kingdom and the rest of the world as a customeror­iented provider of local services for Hajj and Umrah inside Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world. Mawasim brings the knowledge of Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage and is committed to offering pilgrimsth­e best possible experience.”

The innovative service will also enable Saudi Vision 2030 achieve its goal of welcoming 30 million pilgrims by 2030

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