Mauritius tourism rises as GCC visitors grow, with luxury, adventure and business travel experiences driving island growth in 2026.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain travellers benefit from UAE digital payment growth, creating seamless tourism experiences across hotels and attractions.

SAii Hotels & Resorts launches GCC-focused offers with exclusive stays, dining and wellness benefits for Middle East travellers.

Georgia attracts 145,513 GCC visits in 2025 as Gulf travellers choose Georgia for flights, visa access, nature and premium experiences.

Jordan launches the Ahlan bil Jordan platform with affordable travel packages to attract visitors from the GCC, Egypt, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.

Middle East sports tourism is driving travel growth across the GCC as major sporting events attract international visitors, encourage longer stays and create new opportunities for airlines, hotels, banks and travel brands while strengthening regional tourism.

Explore Visa Free destinations available to Bahraini passport holders, including GCC states offering simpler entry for convenient overseas trips

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other GCC nations are turning sporting events into powerful tourism engines by using major competitions to attract visitors, increase travel spending and create long-term destination growth opportunities.

Minor Hotels Middle East travel demand surges as bookings jump 143%, wholesale reservations soar 575%, and Q3 2026 hotel rates strengthen across the Gulf.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Oman see a rise in regional tourism as travellers choose short-haul and domestic trips amid changing global travel patterns.

Bahrain boosts events tourism strategy enhancing travel demand, hospitality growth and Gulf regional tourism competitiveness.

India passport updates bring higher passport fees, mandatory Air Suvidha 2.0 registration and revised immigration rules, impacting GCC travellers and expats.