Hotel industry in GCC - statistics & facts
The hospitality sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is expanding steadily, supported by governments’ diversification strategies away from oil and gas earnings and their confidence in the region’s tourism potential. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranked among the top 15 countries worldwide in terms of international tourist arrivals, reflecting their growing global competitiveness. More broadly, the number of international tourist arrivals in the Middle East in 2024 reached an all-time high over the past decade, surpassing 100 million visitors.
