We invest in

Developing the
Saudi destination

Company profile

Partnership

at the heart of every investment

Destinations

that reach from mountain to coast

We invest in developing
the Saudi destination

From the mountains to the coast

The Mountains

About
ASFAR

Saudi Tourism
Investment Company

Investing
through partnership.

ASFAR invests across promising Saudi cities, with private-sector partnership at the core of its investment model, enabling access to destination-development opportunities and supporting the creation of sustainable entities.

A PIF Company

Our
Vision

Vision & Mission

To be the national leader in tourism investment — unlocking high-value opportunities and delivering sustainable financial returns through efficient investment and by energising private-sector participation.

Philosophy & Role

We invest in developing the Saudi destination across promising cities from an investment perspective — spanning assets, services and tourism activities — to build an integrated value chain that connects every component of the visitor experience.

Our Model

ASFAR’s investment model rests on co-investment with the private sector across the Kingdom’s promising cities — enabling its access to investment opportunities and building joint investment entities together.

Investment Impact

1.1B SAR

Total Investment Value

8 Projects

Tourism Projects in
Design & Execution

339K M2

Total Area Under
Development

570 Rooms

Total Rooms Under
Development

ASFAR
Investment
Portfolio

Strategic
Investments

ASFAR invests across a number of sectors to support the development of tourism destinations in promising cities and strengthen their readiness for growth.

Hospitality Management & Operations
Food & Beverage
Catering & Food Supply Services
Tourism Experience Design & Operations
Destination Management & Activation
Transport Services
Hospitality Supply & Equipment
Laundry & Hotel Operations

News & Press Releases

20 March 2025

ASFAR Recognized as the Best New Tourism Investment Company – Saudi Arabia 2024

10 March 2025

The Evolving Role of the CFO: From Financial Steward to Strategic Leader

13 February 2025

ASFAR Partners with IHCC to Launch Taif Botanical Retreat Destination

12 February 2025

ASFAR Signs Partnership Agreement with Al Ojaimi Holding to Launch an Urban Resort in Hail

19 November 2024

ASFAR Signs Landmark MoU with Hail Region Development Authority to Transform Hail’s Tourism Landscape

12 November 2024

ASFAR Signs Strategic MoU with Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to Transform Public Spaces Across Saudi Arabia

11 November 2024

ASFAR, Eastern Province Municipality, and The Sharqia Development Authority (SDA) forge landmark strategic alliance to revolutionize tourism infrastructure in Al Khobar, advancing the Kingdom’s ambitious Quality of Life Program objectives

11 November 2024

ASFAR and Sharqia Development Authority Sign Strategic Agreement at Cityscape Global to Revitalize Al Khobar’s Tourism with Baheej Tourism Development Company

18 August 2024

Opinion Piece: Cultural Treasures Unveiled: Saudi Arabia’s Odyssey of Heritage Legacy and Global Engagement

5 June 2024

Baheej Tourism Development Company Unveils First Tourist Destination in Yanbu City

26 May 2024

The Heritage Commission signs MoU with ASFAR, the Saudi Tourism Investment Company, to revive cultural heritage sites in the Kingdom

1 May 2024

ASFAR Announces Baheej and Kerten Hospitality Partnership to Elevate Integrated Living in Yanbu

30 April 2024

ASFAR Announces KMC & Mantis Partnership at Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh

30 April 2024

Spearheaded by ASFAR: Baheej signs Investment Agreements with the Royal Commission for Yanbu at the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2024

26 September 2023

Asfar and Tamimi-AWN Alliance Inaugurate Baheej to Contribute in Shaping Saudi Tourism at Future Hospitality Summit

13 September 2023

ASFAR, Municipality of Al-Baha Sign MoU to Develop World Class Mountain Tourism Projects

18 August 2023

Opinion Piece: The Saudi Tourism Revolution: what makes the Kingdom poised to be the next global tourist hotspot?

12 August 2023

ASFAR Announces Three-Season Sponsorship Deal with Al-Hilal Club

7 July 2023

PIF Announces Establishment of Saudi Tourism Investment Company “ASFAR”

Our
Partners

Accor Kerten Hospitality Mantis AWN Al Tamimi Rikaz Husaak NMR Real Estate IHCC

Frequently
Asked
Questions

The Saudi Tourism Investment Company (ASFAR), wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, specialises in investing in the development of tourism destinations across promising Saudi cities — building on the significant opportunities and latent potential these cities hold.

To be the national leader in tourism investment — unlocking high-value opportunities and delivering sustainable financial returns through efficient investment and by energising private-sector participation.

ASFAR’s investments rely on partnership with the private sector as the core of its investment model — enabling it to enter destination-development opportunities and build sustainable entities.

ASFAR’s investment model rests on co-investment with the private sector across the Kingdom’s promising cities — enabling its access to investment opportunities and building joint investment entities together.

ASFAR invests across a number of sectors to support the development of tourism destinations in promising cities and strengthen their readiness for growth.