Middle East Tourism

Destination Market Insight: Gulf Cooperation Council (2025) Summary Analysis of destination markets, infrastructure, and attractions, as well as risks and opportunities in the GCC region. This report explores the types of travelers that visit the region as well as a SWOT analysis. Scope This report ...

The global scooter rental market has been witnessing significant growth in the recent years. Scooter rental services provide users an affordable, flexible, and convenient mode of transportation within cities. With growing traffic congestion and pollution levels in major cities worldwide, shared mobi ...

The LGBT tourism market is estimated to be valued at USD 357.00 Bn in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% from 2025 to 2032. The LGBT tourism market has seen tremendous growth over the past decade. Factors such as rising social acceptance of LGBT community and its inclusio ...

The educational tourism market is estimated to be valued at USD 531.32 Bn in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% from 2025 to 2032. Educational tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry. It involves people travelling internationally or domestica ...

Sports tourism is a growing phenomenon worldwide. It refers to trips and visits undertaken by sports enthusiasts to attend sports events or to participate actively in various sporting activities. Major activities included under sports tourism are extreme sports events, water sports, winter sports, g ...

The Saudi Arabia luxury market size reached USD 10.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 23.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% during 2025-2033. The rising e-commerce industry, along with the development of upscale malls, is primarily ...

Global business tourism market has witnessed significant growth over the past few years. Business tourism refers to travels undertaken for purposes of business interactions, conferences, exhibitions, trade shows and other business events. It contributes substantially to the GDP of many economies glo ...

Surfing tourism is a multi-billion dollar global industry that is growing rapidly. As awareness regarding the health benefits of surfing and adventure tourism increases, more people are traveling to popular surfing destinations around the world. Regions such as Bali, Hawaii, and Southern California ...

The population of Lebanon is predicted to increase by 14.0%, due to changes in net migration and natural change, standing at a total of 6.6 million citizens by 2040. Demographic changes, economic conditions and social trends are all contributing to negative net migration. Lebanon’s birth rate is als ...

Saudi Arabia meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) market has witnessed significant growth over the past decade due to national vision to diversify the economy away from oil. The kingdom has invested heavily in developing world-class infrastructure including modern convention ce ...

Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, such as Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, have emerged as lucrative markets for various global destinations. The high disposable incomes of GCC residents coupled with the arid climate of their home countries has resulte ...

The global scooter rental market has been witnessing significant growth in the recent years. Scooter rental services provide users an affordable, flexible, and convenient mode of transportation within cities. With growing traffic congestion and pollution levels in major cities worldwide, shared mobi ...

Rural tourism refers to tourism activities that take place in rural areas and involve interactions between tourists and local population living in those areas. It allows tourists to experience rural lifestyle and cultures while also providing economic benefits to people residing in villages. Rising ...

The LGBT tourism market has seen tremendous growth over the past decade. Factors such as rising social acceptance of LGBT community and its inclusion across policies has encouraged more open declarations of sexual orientations. As a result, dedicated tourism offerings catering to this group have eme ...

Global urban tourism market has witnessed significant growth over the past few years. According to recent estimates, over 1.4 billion international tourist visited cities worldwide in 2021, indicating increase of20% as compared to pre-pandemic levels. Factors such as rapid urbanization, growing pref ...

Sports tourism is a growing phenomenon worldwide. It refers to trips and visits undertaken by sports enthusiasts to attend sports events or to participate actively in various sporting activities. Major activities included under sports tourism are extreme sports events, water sports, winter sports, g ...

Dark tourism is a specialized segment of the tourism industry which involves travel to sites and events associated with death, suffering, or the seemingly macabre. This includes visiting locations of historical tragedies and disasters like concentration camps from World War II or sites of ethnic con ...

Culinary arts tourism refers to traveling primarily to experience the cuisine and culture of various destinations. It is a growing niche in the tourism industry where travelers seek authentic culinary experiences through interacting with local chefs, visiting food producers, learning about tradition ...

Sustainable tourism is a growing market with significant potential for further growth in the coming years. It refers to visiting natural areas and supporting local communities in a way that minimizes negative impacts. It offers travelers opportunities to experience cultural and natural heritage in a ...

Cultural tourism refers to tours and visits undertaken by people to experience the culture of local communities in terms of their arts, heritage, languages, lifestyle, and history. It aims to foster understanding between cultures and people while boosting the economy and sense of identity. With glob ...

Agritourism is a form of niche tourism that offers visitors experiences related to agriculture and rural life. It involves engaging tourists in hands-on agricultural activities such as herb picking, fruit picking, tree tapping, or honey collecting. Tourists also get an opportunity to learn about lif ...

Educational tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry. It involves people travelling internationally or domestically to gain new knowledge and experiences through visiting places of cultural or historical significance, attending language courses, or taking specialized ac ...

Beach tourism refers to visits to a beach or seaside resort for purposes of relaxation and recreation. It is a major component of the tourism industry in many coastal regions and islands worldwide. Beaches around the world are top tourist attractions, whether for swimming, sunbathing, surfing or sim ...

Alternative tourism is a growing market that refers to tourism activities involving experiences that are distinct from mainstream mass tourism. It allows opportunities for tourists to engage in activities that promote environmental and cultural understanding, are unique and authentic, and directly b ...

The medical tourism market is estimated to be valued at USD 16.51 Bn in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4% from 2025 to 2032. Medical tourism refers to the practice of traveling across international borders to obtain private medical care. Rising healthcare costs, long wai ...