GCC travellers were responsible for more than 335,000 room nights in the first half of 2022, representing a 318 percent increase on 2021. The second half of the year brought even more growth, with records showing a further 793,000 room nights – a 136.7 percent jump on the previous six months.

Further, Germany recorded more than 404,000 GCC travellers in 2022 that resulted in the 1.12 million room nights, a 243.84 percent increase from 2021 that recorded just a bit more than 165,000 GCC travellers that resulted in 500,000 room nights approx.

“This consistent growth illustrates an increasing interest in Germany from the GCC and amplifies anticipation for the year ahead,” said Yamina Sofo, director, Dubai-based German National Tourist Office. “The rise in travellers can certainly be attributed to Germany’s ongoing efforts to diversify itineraries through various tourism campaigns that highlight local cultures, family-focused leisure options, and natural, sustainability focussed travel options.”