Verdict predicts the five biggest source markets for tourism in the Middle East in 2022, based on international departure estimates from GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.

1. Saudi Arabia – 13.6 million departures

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GlobalData forecasts that Saudi Arabia will see 13.6 million international departures in 2022, making it the biggest source market in the Middle East. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain are expected to be the most popular destinations for those travelling from Saudi Arabia in 2022.

2. Israel – 5.6 million departures

According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Israel will be the second biggest source market in the Middle East, with 5.6 million international departures. GlobalData predicts that Turkey, Egypt and the US will be the most popular destinations for this origin market in 2022.

3. Iran – 5.5 million departures

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With 5.5 million international departures anticipated, Iran will be the third biggest source market in the Middle East, according to GlobalData. Turkey, the UAE and Azerbaijan are forecast to be the most popular destinations for this source market in 2022, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.

4. Bahrain – 3.6 million departures

Bahrain will be the fourth biggest source market in the Middle East with 3.6 million international departures, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database. Moreover, GlobalData predicts Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran to be the most popular destinations for those travelling from Bahrain in 2022.

5. Kuwait – 3 million departures

A predicted 3 million international departures in 2022 make Kuwait the fifth biggest source market in the Middle East, according to GlobalData’s estimates. The most popular destinations from Kuwait during the year are expected to be Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Turkey, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.

Methodology:

This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s Traveller Demands & Flows Database, part of GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre.

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