Middle East’s triumph: Qatar and KSA lead the recovery
The Middle East has taken a leading role in the rebound of the tourism sector, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with a significant 22% rise in arrivals compared to 2019. Qatar, especially propelled by the anticipation of the World Cup, witnessed a substantial 90% surge in international tourist arrivals.
This mirrors the trends observed in the previous reports from January to July 2023, where Qatar topped the charts with an impressive 95% growth rate. Contributing to the Middle East’s success, Saudi Arabia also played a significant role with a noteworthy 56% increase, showcasing the region’s robust recovery in the travel sector.
UNWTO-best-performing-destinations-news/”>Qatar and Saudi Arabia Lead in Global tourism Growth, UNWTO Reports
Global tourism roars back
The report unveils an overall optimistic outlook for the global tourism industry, projecting a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2024. Europe reached 94% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, while…
