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. Saudi Arabia: year-on-year growth (257.9%)
GlobalData forecasts that Saudi Arabia will see a year-on-year growth of 257.9% in international departures in 2022, making it the 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 Saudi Arabia in 2022.
2. Israel: year-on-year growth (143.5%)
According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Israel will be the second fastest growing source market in the Middle East, with international departures projected to grow by 143.5% year-on-year. GlobalData predicts that Turkey, Egypt and the US will be the most popular destinations for traveller/tourists from Israel in 2022.
3. Iran: year-on-year growth (66.7%)
GlobalData expects Iran to see year-on-year growth of 66.7% 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, Turkey, the UAE and Azerbaijan are anticipated to be the most popular destinations for this source market in 2022.
4. Bahrain: year-on-year growth (200%)
International departures from Bahrain are expected to grow by 200% 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. Kuwait: year-on-year growth (172.7%)
Year-on year growth of 172.7% in international departures in 2022 is expected to make Kuwait 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 Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Turkey.
Methodology:
This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s Traveller Demands & Flows Database, part of GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre.
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