Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Reports Positive Commercial Performance in Hajj Hotels for 2026 Season
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) has recorded positive performance in managing commercial areas of Indonesian pilgrims’ hotels during the 1447 H/2026 M Hajj season. Optimisation efforts through collaboration with BPKH Limited have boosted revenue and enhanced the productivity of business spaces in pilgrim hotels.
Despite adjustments in the number of tenants and business units compared to the previous season, the 2026 Hajj season saw 44 tenants operating 61 business units, down from 46 tenants managing 82 units the prior year.
Director General of Hajj and Umrah Economic Ecosystem Development, Jaenal Effendi, stated that the success demonstrates that management optimisation is not solely measured by the number of tenants, but by the effectiveness of space utilisation and business productivity.
“Commercial area optimisation in pilgrim hotels aims to create more productive, efficient, and sustainable management to deliver greater economic value,” said Jaenal on Monday, 1 June.
According to Jaenal, commercial area planning is conducted through more measured tenant management, considering pilgrim needs, service quality, and contributions to the Hajj and Umrah economic ecosystem.
“Although the number of tenants has decreased, the results have improved. This shows that commercial area management is increasingly optimal and targeted,” he added.
Kemenhaj acts as a regulator, setting base tariffs, approving business locations, and supporting regulations and service access for operators in pilgrim hotel commercial areas.
During the 1447 H/2026 M Hajj season, the commercial programme featured 61 business units across five operational zones: Syisyah, Raudhah, Jarwal, Misfalah, and Aziziyah. These included 31 restaurants and 30 baqalah (retail stalls), plus two cargo units supporting pilgrim logistics and parcel delivery.
This commercial optimisation is part of the government’s strategy to strengthen the Hajj and Umrah economic ecosystem, aiming to boost revenue, improve service quality, and meet Indonesian pilgrims’ needs in Saudi Arabia.
Data as of 11 May 2026 shows positive developments in the diversity of business types. While only two types existed in the previous Hajj season, this year saw five types, indicating expanded economic opportunities within Indonesian pilgrim hotels.