The Latest Middle East & North Africa Tourism Statistics [2022-2023]The latest Middle East & North Africa tourism statistics from top-performing countries based on the latest third-party and TrustYou data [2022-2023]The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) travel industry benefited from one of the strongest recoveries last year, especially the Middle East. Saudi Arabia ranked 1st, with 18 million visitors, followed by United Arab Emirates (UAE), with 15 million visitors. By 2026, Morocco aims to reach the top 10 global destinations and increase its number of arrivals to 17.5 million tourists. By 2030, Qatar wants to reach 6 million tourists annually and increase tourism contribution to GDP from 7% to 12%. The first numbers for January and February show a 42% increase in tourism visitors compared to last year.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 28, 2023 15:01 UTC