Gulf Cooperation Council Destination Tourism Insight Report including International Arrivals, Domestic Trips, Key Source / Origin Markets, Trends, Tourist Profiles, Spend Analysis, Key Infrastructure Projects and Attractions, Risks and Future Opportunities, 2022 Update
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has a strong tourism product that has attracted visitors. With large investments being made in further tourism developments outside of the traditional tourist hotspots through the GCC group, tourism will greatly benefit a greater area and redistribute the current imbalance.
The Gulf Cooperation Council destination tourism market research report provides an analysis of destination markets, infrastructure, attractions, main and emerging source markets, as well as risks and opportunities in the GCC region. The report also explores the types of travelers that visit the region and provides a SWOT analysis.
Impact of COVID-19 on GCC Tourism
GCC countries have led in vaccinating citizens with all but Oman already crossing the herd immunity threshold. The strong vaccination success will help nations keep the level of local COVID-19 infection low. This will support the tourism industry, and it is already allowing for a safer return of tourists. Similarly, with such a high proportion of the population vaccinated, tourists are likely to be more confident in visiting GCC countries over a destination with higher case rates and lower levels of vaccination.
GCC Destination Tourism Market Segmentation by Tourism Types
The key types of tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council destination tourism market are sun & beach tourism, sports tourism, and religious tourism.
Sport Tourism: The GCC has a vast and varied sports tourism offering for tourists looking to travel for sport-related purposes. Many countries throughout the region host numerous sporting events such as various grand prix, international golf tournaments, swimming, horse racing, sailing, tennis, and cricket, with the UAE and Qatar leading the way.
Religious Tourism: Religious tourism continues to play a significant role and growth in the number of pilgrims has compelled Saudi Arabia to offer a wide range of hospitality services. Other states are adopting distinct models of engagement between heritage and religious spheres to attract tourism. Going forward the Middle East hospitality industry is expected to emerge stronger from the crisis, ahead of its peers.
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GCC Destination Tourism Market Segmentation by Purpose
The key purposes of international arrival in Saudi Arabia and UAE are VFR, leisure, and business, among others. In 2021, leisure was the key purpose of international arrival into the UAE while business was the key purpose of international arrival into Saudi Arabia.
Gulf Cooperation Council Destination Tourism Market Analysis, by Purpose (UAE)
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GCC Destination Tourism Market Attractions
Some of the key attractions in the GCC countries are Al Jahili Fort, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Trojena, Hajj Pilgrimage, and Masjid Al Haram.
Competitive Landscape
Some of the leading players in the GCC destination tourism market are Mastercard, Mariott, FitsAir, WizzAir, Emirates, Etihad Airlines, Qatar Airways, and FlyDubai.
GCC Destination Tourism Market Report Overview
| Key Types of Tourism | Sun & Beach Tourism, Sport Tourism, and Religious Tourism |
| Key Purpose | VFR, Leisure, and Business |
| Key Attractions | Al Jahili Fort, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Trojena, Hajj Pilgrimage, and Masjid Al Haram |
| Leading Players | Mastercard, Mariott, FitsAir, WizzAir, Emirates, Etihad Airlines, Qatar Airways, and FlyDubai |
Scope
This report is part of GlobalData’s Destination Market Insights Series. These reports provide an in-depth analysis of a tourist destination and its key source markets, as well as an assessment of the trends and issues in the covered destination market, in this case, the GCC.
Reasons to Buy
- Obtain a clear and detailed insight into new developments in a burgeoning tourist destination.
- Use data and analysis to explore trends related to international arrivals and spending, tourism segments as well as construction, airlines, and hotel developments. Gain a better understanding of the opportunities in the market, as well as the risks, to support better business decisions.
Key Players
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Frequently Asked Questions
The key types of tourism in the GCC destination tourism market are sun & beach tourism, sports tourism, and religious tourism.
The key purposes of international arrival in Saudi Arabia and UAE are VFR, leisure, and business, among others.
Some of the key attractions in the GCC countries are Al Jahili Fort, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Trojena, Hajj Pilgrimage, and Masjid Al Haram.
Some of the leading players in the GCC destination tourism market are Mastercard, Mariott, FitsAir, WizzAir, Emirates, Etihad Airlines, Qatar Airways, and FlyDubai.
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