Middle east gaca to issue duty free and duty paid tender for new king abdulaziz terminal. Attendees at arabian travel market put forth the trends that are affecting the dynamics of the tourism and hospitality industry in the middle east region. Discover the benefits of exhibiting at arabian travel market 2015 22,000. Digitalisation is here to stay as accommodation inventories and attractions are steadily increasing showing impressive numbers. The middle east is one of the smallest, yet fastest growing, tourist generating regions in the world, with outbound travel quadrupling in the last 20 years. May 12, 2015 the middle east is a growing region with potential to grow even further. Middle east is the next battleground in online travel. Use the top 50 world ranking tab to learn how these markets rank based on one of the three key trends. Travel agents for middle east trips travel leaders. Middle east travel guides visiting the middle east with. The middle east s most promising factor for destinations is the high spending by local travellers. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of travelers in the middle east more than doubled, from 24. From 2012 to 2016, total outbound trips grew by 24. Its a level of growth unmatched by any region in the world during the same.
Along with india, china is a major and increasingly important outbound market. Presented by kumud sengupta market vision research. Jul 19, 2016 around half this number travel to americas other neighbour canada. Online travel agencies are expected to grow at a quick pace due to the emerging startups and secure bookings. In 2017, the online market in the middle east grew at a healthy 15%, while offline channels grew at only 4%. Fast growing outbound travel volume 8 14 24 40 46 61 gcc international tourist departures, 20002030f, million 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020f 2030f 1. The middle east outbound travel market with special insight into. The middle east is a growing region with potential to grow even further. Analysis of the us outbound travel market tourism essay.
Shifting trends in estimated aed 70 billion outbound middle. First, lets compare north america, a mature travel market with the middle east. The middle east a tourism success story like no other gemma greenwood world tourism day is a unwto initiative designed to promote the importance of tourism its social, cultural, political and economic value and this multidimensional impact is evident in the middle east where the gulf states in particular have leveraged this industrys. This statistic shows outbound visitor growth in the middle east from 2011 to 2019. In 2016, inbound visitor numbers to the middle east grew by 1. The general authority of civil aviation gaca has begun a prequalification process ahead of a duty free and duty paid request for proposal rfp for the new king abdulaziz international airport terminal 1 kaia in. Introduction to tourism middle easts travel market youtube. The middle east is living, breathing proof of an old maxim.
This study on the chinese outbound travel to the middle east and north africa looks into chinese travel preferences and destination choices, their perceptions of mena countries and their travel behaviour, while providing recommendations on how to market mena destinations in the chinese market in view of the main travel trends of china. Today, they are amongst the top destinations for outbound travel from the gccme market. Outbound visitor growth in the middle east 20112019 statista. According to recent research, middle east, travel and tourism activity is expected to grow by 4. The middle east regions market share of global tourism remained at 4. Middle east travel market how is middle east travel. Features and highlights why target the middle east. In 2016, outbound visitor numbers from the middle east decreased by 6. Chinese outbound travel to the middle east and north.
The mountains in turkey, iran and lebanon even have ski resorts. While the region is known for its arid climate, not all of the land consists of desert. The middle east outbound travel market with special insight. Comparing the middle east travel market to other regions. The number of outbound travellers rose 6% to 5 million in 2016. For an event that started out with aims to become the middle easts version of the world travel market a ukbased event for the global travel industry, arabian. Middle east is the next battleground in online travel it was only a few years ago that the growth in the global economy and that of travel was centred on the so. Middle east africa online travel market size, outlook, trends. The middle east outbound travel market was the worlds fastestgrowing market this year with a 9 per cent increase in outbound trips over the first eight months of this year, according to a. The backbone of inbound tourism travtalk middle east. With events in the middle east so often making the news, al jazeera has become one of the first places to visit for middle east news. The future of travel and tourism in the middle east a vision to 2020 a global perspective on the industrys challenges in the region global futures and foresight may 2007 global futures and foresight this study is a ground breaking project for the middle east and will provide a truly international perspective on. Select the market comparison tab to compare a country, region or the world with additional metrics.
The middle east is a region mainly in western asia, between the eastern shores of the mediterranean sea and the indian ocean. By 2020, the middle east is expected to have around 4. According to latest available data, the middle east total outbound market last year reached 39. Middle east travel destination industry news by skift. Driven by high internet and smartphone penetration, improving technology infrastructure and a young population with an appetite for travel, the middle east travel market is well positioned for strong growth over the next five years. The middle east outbound travel market etc corporate. Report suggests middle east online travel market set to. Market grow immensely on the account of many factors including a rise in.
With middle east outbound tourism growing 2% ahead of the international average, destinations outside the region are striving to increase their share of this growth market. Future outlook of travel in the middle east the unwto projects that international tourist arrivals will grow globally at an average rate of 3. Middle east becomes fastest growing outbound travel market. The gulf cooperation council gcc source market report. This report provides sizing and analysis of the online and total leisure travel markets in the middle east, as well as regional projections through 2021, including. Shifting trends in estimated aed 70 billion outbound. Just about every usp for the players in the travel industry seems on offer in. Jul 24, 2018 why the shift in middle east travel we looked into some reports and did a deep dive analysis of the travel sector for the middle east projects.
Unwto statistics suggest that the middle east witnessed remarkable growth in international. In recent years, the middle east region has become an increasingly important source market for many destinations worldwide with nearly 36 million tourist departures in 2015. Although there has since been an improvement in the us economy, the country continues to suffer from high unemployment and latent economic growth. The decline in outbound travel in both 2008 and 2009 reflected the weak performance of the us economy and international markets. Top 5 trends in me tourism, mice and luxury travel industry. The gulf cooperation council gcc outbound travel market. Despite the size of the us, outbound travel is not an aspiration shared by all its citizens. The growth in outbound travel from china benefited many. Outbound trips to destinations within europe increased by 3% as travellers stayed closer to home, while trips to asia grew only 2% and there was a 1% drop to the americas. Despite the negative impact of the sociopolitical unrest in the middle east on tourism flows, prospects for the sector remain positive. The middle east registered a 9 per cent growth in outbound travel numbers last year, making it the fastest growing outbound market, a report showed. Apr 04, 2018 first, lets compare north america, a mature travel market with the middle east.
Of course, most major newspapers have a middle east section but many of them seem to churn out the same stories. Interestingly, just 18% of us outbound travel has been destined for europe over the period. Around half this number travel to americas other neighbour canada. Jul 14, 2017 the middle east regions market share of global tourism remained at 4. The future of travel and tourism in the middle east a vision to 2020 a global perspective on the industrys challenges in the region global futures and foresight may 2007 global futures and foresight this study is a ground breaking project for the middle east. Us outbound travel in a nutshell and in numbers travel. Arabian travel market is the premier businesstobusiness travel exhibition in the middle east. Gcc nationals represent the bulk of all travels from the middle east. The middle east outbound travel market with special. Outbound travel roadshow provides the ideal platform for independent travel related companies like destination management companies, tour operators, hotel chains, resorts, cruise liners, group travel organizers, car rental companies, ground handlers, wholesalers, mice operators, convention centres the opportunity to interact with key agents on an individual basis.
Potential thus still exists in the middle east for many destinations. But its ability to build a reputation for itself as a medical tourism hub in the middle east has provided some muchneeded support for its travel sector. Unwto middle east data and market vision gcc estimates. Why the shift in middle east travel we looked into some reports and did a deep dive analysis of the travel sector for the middle east projects.
The fourth edition will focus on the tremendous potential for outbound mice and luxury travel from the middle east. Saudi arabia is one of the worlds most important touristgenerating markets and the largest in the middle east. Outbound tourism on the rise from many source markets. Apr 08, 2019 this statistic shows inbound visitor growth in the middle east from 2011 to 2019. The middle east and north african transportation and logistics market, forecast to 2018 report has been added to research and markets offering the.
Countries such as brazil, argentina and peru are also seeking increased traffic from the middle east as they recognise the potential for tourism growth, with direct connections from the emirates enabling hasslefree travel for visitors. Why middle east travel deserves a closer look travel industry. This has made the middle east countries one of the most lucrative outbound tourist markets in todays fast growing international tourism industry. Middle east africa online travel market size, outlook. Surprisingly, the size of the us doesnt inspire its residents to travel outside their home country. We found that sales are expected to more than double between 2018 and 2022, and the countries of the middle east are witnessing tremendous growth, which is being led by those travelling from the uae and. The future of travel and tourism in the middle east a. This market is one of the smallest, yet fastest growing, tourist generating regions in the world. North america was a bit more sluggish, with online channels growing at 7% and offline at only 1%. In either tab, use the floating filter to reflect one of three key trends.
Emerging travel trends in me april 26, 2017 uncategorized attendees at arabian travel market put forth the trends that are affecting the dynamics of the tourism and hospitality industry in the middle east region. Outbound travel from the middle east hasnt garnered the attention of some other outbound markets, but given the high travel expenditure and growth of. Middle east travel market how is middle east travel market. Middle east and north african transportation and logistics. Collectively, outbound travel in asia pacific is expected to grow by an annual rate of 6 percent over the forecast period of 20162021.
In 2016, outbound visitor numbers from the middle east decreased by. Beside saudi arabia, the united arab emirates uae is the most attractive outbound market in the region and both are characterised by high. The number of trips taken to mexico has also risen by 40% in the same period second only to the middle east at 52%. Introduction to tourism middle easts travel market. The region is also the cradle of the worlds first urban. Mastercard future of outbound travel in asia pacific 2016. Outbound to overseas visitation to destinations 3 market share 2014 percent volume 2014 000 market share 2015 percent volume 2015 000 middle east 5. China is projected to be the largest outbound travel market by 2021, excluding trips to hong kong and macau, followed by south korea and india. Middle east as an emerging travel market cnn travel. The increase in disposable income has energized the sector to grow further and accordingly the outbound tourism is on its positive growth. Apr 08, 2019 this statistic shows outbound visitor growth in the middle east from 2011 to 2019. Me outbound travel market reports strong performance. The middle east a tourism success story like no other. This growth consolidates chinas position as number one source market in the world since 2012, following a trend of doubledigit growth in tourism expenditure every year since 2004.
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