Saturday, September 21, 2024 The Middle East countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iran and many other nations are renowned for its rich history, diverse cultures, and rapid modernization, has demonstrated a remarkable resurgence in the tourism sector. As of the first seven months of 2024, international arrivals have soared by 26 per cent compared to the same period in 2019, marking the Middle East as the fastest-growing region in relative terms globally. This surge underscores a significant recovery and indicates burgeoning confidence among international travelers.
Year Saudi Arabia (Millions) United Arab Emirates (Millions) Qatar (Millions) Oman (Millions) 2022 15.0 21.0 3.
5 2.0 2023 17.5 23.
0 4.0 2.5 2024 20.
0 25.0 4.5 3.
0 International Tourists Arrivals In 2024, the global travel and tourism sector demonstrated significant resilience, nearly reaching pre-pandemic performance with international tourism recovering to 96% of its 2019 levels within the first seven months. This robust revival was propelled by vigorous demand across Europe and the reopening of destinations in Asia and the Pacific. Despite the backdrop of persistent economic uncertainties and geopolitical issues, the industry has shown impressive tenacity.
Data from the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) latest World Tourism Barometer indicates that about 790 million tourists ventured internationally from January to July 2024. This marks an 11% rise f.