Saudi Arabia’s leisure and hospitality sector is expanding rapidly under Vision 2030, driven by tourism development, giga-project destinations and increased international investment. Hotels, resorts, entertainment operators and tourism developers face both significant opportunity and complex regulatory, financial and operational demands.

BDO Saudi Arabia provides integrated audit, tax and advisory services tailored to hospitality operators, tourism developers and international brands establishing or expanding operations in the Kingdom.

Tourism and Hospitality Expansion

Large-scale developments including coastal resorts, cultural destinations and urban entertainment districts require disciplined financial planning, structured governance and transparent reporting to investors and stakeholders.

• Financial modelling and feasibility studies for new developments
• Capital raising and transaction advisory support
• Corporate structuring for hospitality groups and joint ventures
• Governance and internal control enhancement

Support for International Operators

Saudi Arabia continues to attract international hotel brands and leisure operators. Multinational groups must align global operating standards with local regulatory, tax and reporting requirements.

• Market entry and operating model advisory
• Cross-border tax structuring and compliance support
• VAT advisory for hospitality and tourism operations
• Alignment of group governance and reporting frameworks

Operational Performance and Margin Management

Hospitality businesses operate in a capital-intensive and margin-sensitive environment. Effective cost control, working capital management and risk oversight are essential to maintain profitability.

• Performance improvement and cost optimisation
• Working capital and cash flow management advisory
• Internal audit and risk management support
• Cybersecurity and digital systems assurance for booking platforms

Regulatory and Compliance Support

Hospitality and leisure operators must ensure compliance with financial reporting standards, tax legislation and sector-specific regulations.

• Statutory audit and financial reporting
• Corporate tax and VAT compliance
• ZATCA audit readiness assessments
• Outsourced accounting and finance function support

Who We Support

• Hotel and resort operators
• Tourism developers and destination operators
• Entertainment and leisure venue operators
• International hospitality brands entering Saudi Arabia
• Mixed-use development groups

When Should You Seek Hospitality Advisory Support?

• Developing new tourism or leisure projects
• Entering the Saudi market as an international operator
• Strengthening VAT and tax compliance
• Improving operational performance and cost control
• Preparing for investor reporting or regulatory review

Contact Our Leisure and Hospitality Team

To discuss hospitality investment, regulatory compliance or operational advisory in Saudi Arabia, please contact our team to submit a request for proposal.