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Almosafer Expands Hajj & Umrah Tourism with New Mawasim Office in Makkah

16 Oct 2024
  • How will the new Mawasim office support Saudi Arabia’s vision for religious tourism?

Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has announced the launch of Hajj and Umrah tour operator Mawasim’s new office in Makkah. The grand opening, which was attended by key players from the hospitality sector and beyond, reaffirms Almosafer’s status as a champion for tourism in Saudi Arabia. As a holistic travel platform, Almosafer’s strategic choice of location for Mawasim’s new office, will further enable the development of inbound religious tourism.

Opening of the new Mawasim office in Makkah to boost religious tourism

Opening of the new Mawasim office in Makkah to boost religious tourism

The opening of the new office in Makkah is part of Almosafer’s mission to drive further the robust growth of religious tourism in the country in line with the Pilgrimage Experience Program under Saudi Vision 2030. The new office's location will enable Mawasim to continue to be at the centre of the Hajj and Umrah tourism ecosystem. Local suppliers and partners will have direct access to the Mawasim team on the ground, and business opportunities can be explored even more seamlessly.

Muzzammil Ahussain, CEO of Almosafer, said: “As a champion of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, Almosafer is wholeheartedly committed to supporting the Kingdom’s vision for positioning Makkah as one of the country’s critical business hubs. Our advanced technological reach and expert onsite management ensure best-in-class services to our strategic partners in Makkah and worldwide. The opening of the new Mawasim branch will enable us to work seamlessly with our partners to offer exceptional travel memories to our valued customers in the Holy City.”

With a proven track record of delivering seamless Hajj and Umrah services for pilgrims from around the world, Mawasim has facilitated the travel of hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to the holy sites. Mawasim’s market expertise and the technological prowess of Almosafer as a travel platform, alongside strategic partnerships, have ensured a seamless experience for pilgrims. 

Mawasim offers religious travel solutions, high-quality end-to-end travel arrangements and simplified sourcing for external agents in key international source markets. The trusted solutions provider for Hajj and Umrah tourism, Mawasim offers a strong network and competitive rates.

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