GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Research Report 2025-2033

Outbound Travel and Tourism Market in GCC 2024:

How Big is the GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Industry?

The GCC outbound travel and tourism market size reached USD 70.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 138.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during 2025-2033.

Base Year: 2024

Historical Years: 2019-2024

Forecast Years: 2025-2033

Market Size in 2023: USD 70.5 Billion

Market Size in 2032: USD 138.1 Billion

Market Growth Rate (CAGR) 2025-2033: 7.1%

GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Trends and Drivers

The GCC tourism market is experiencing significant growth as the region shifts its focus from traditional sun-and-beach holidays to a more diverse range of tourism experiences. These include cultural tourism, theme and amusement parks, adventure tourism, and family entertainment centers. As the middle class in the region grows and becomes more westernized, there is an increasing demand for leisure travel. Additionally, improved airline connectivity and enhanced flight offerings are making it easier for GCC residents to travel abroad, broadening their travel horizons.

Several key factors are driving this growth, including proactive efforts by GCC governments and tourism authorities to promote the region as a global travel destination. Marketing policies that simplify visa issuance, as well as collaborations with airlines and travel agencies, are encouraging outbound tourism. The growing number of business events, conferences, and exhibitions hosted in the region further contributes to the tourism market’s expansion. Moreover, the rise of online booking platforms, destination review sites, and social networks has created a more positive and accessible environment for planning and booking travel experiences, accommodations, and activities. The shift in consumer spending patterns, with more people investing in travel-related activities such as accommodations, dining, shopping, and entertainment, has also positively impacted the development of the GCC tourism market. These factors combined position the region as an increasingly attractive destination for a wide variety of tourism experiences.

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GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Tourism Type Insights:

• Leisure

• Religious

• Cultural Tourism

• Medical Tourism

• Sports and Adventure

• MICE Tourism

• Others

Spending Type Insights:

• Air Tickets

• Hotels

• Insurance

• Others 

Age Group Insights:

• Generation Z

• Millennials

• Generation X

• Baby Boomers 

Booking Method Insights:

• Online

• Offline

Country Insights:

• Saudi Arabia

• UAE

• Qatar

• Bahrain

• Kuwait

• Oman 

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Competitive Landscape:

The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. It includes a thorough competitive analysis encompassing market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant.

Key highlights of the Report:

• Market Performance (2019-2024)

• Market Outlook (2025-2033)

• COVID-19 Impact on the Market

• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

• Strategic Recommendations

• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends

• Market Drivers and Success Factors

• SWOT Analysis

• Structure of the Market

• Value Chain Analysis

• Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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