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BRIEF: Prices of Jeddah hotels much higher than that of neighboring countries (Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News

June 03--JEDDAH -- Hotels along Jeddah's coast cost higher than their GCC counterparts despite the discrepancy in the quality of accommodation and services provided.

A survey conducted by a local newspaper found a big gap between the prices of a five-star hotel room and that of GCC countries. "The cost of a single room at the Jeddah Sheraton is SR 1,265, while cost of the room at the same hotel in Dubai is SR 919", the survey found.

Muhammad Al-Omari, executive director of the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities in Makkah, said that the commission detected more than four thousand violations in hotel prices in Jeddah.

"The commission has issued binding directions to all hospitality facilities that they should clearly and visibly announce their prices, otherwise they will be subjected to fines and penalties."

He explained that field teams make inspection tours to ensure that all those involved with the hospitality sector comply with regulations and decisions, emphasizing that any violating facility will be given the chance to improve its services.

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