Gulf nations see 75M tourists, Saudi leads
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries welcomed over 75 million tourists in 2025, marking a 4.8% increase compared to the previous year. Tourist spending exceeded $131 billion. Saudi Arabia alone registered around 30 million visitors, which accounts for approximately 40% of the total tourists, reflecting the expansion of the tourism movement within the region and the growing demand for Gulf destinations. Additionally, the tourism sector contributes directly and indirectly approximately $254 billion, about 11.4% of the gross domestic product, highlighting the sector's importance in supporting economic growth and diversifying income sources in the region.
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