Verdict lists the top five fastest growing tourism source markets in the Middle East in 2022, according to forecasts from GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.
1. The UAE: Year-on-year growth (402.5%)
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GlobalData forecasts that UAE will see a year-on-year growth of 402.5% in international departures in 2022, making it the fastest growing source market in the Middle East. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Saudi Arabia, the UK and Azerbaijan are anticipated to be the most popular destinations for UAE in 2022.
2. Qatar: Year-on-year growth (348.9%)
According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Qatar will be the second fastest growing source market in the Middle East, with international departures projected to grow by 348.9% year-on-year. GlobalData predicts that Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait will be the most popular destinations for traveller/tourists from Qatar in 2022.
3. Saudi Arabia: Year-on-year growth (252.9%)
GlobalData expects Saudi Arabia to see year-on-year growth of 252.9% in international departures in 2022, making it the third fastest growing source market in the Middle East. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain are anticipated to be the most popular destinations for this source market in 2022.
4. Bahrain: Year-on-year growth (197.3%)
International departures from Bahrain are expected to grow by 197.3% year-on-year in 2022 making it the fourth fastest growing source market in the Middle East, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database. Moreover, GlobalData predicts that Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran will be the most popular destinations for this origin market in 2022.
5. Oman: Year-on-year growth (195.9%)
Year-on year growth of 195.9% in international departures in 2022 is expected to make Oman the fifth fastest growing source market in the Middle East, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database. The most popular destinations for this source market in 2022 are expected to be the UAE, India and Saudi Arabia.
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This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s Traveller Demands & Flows Database, part of GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre.
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