Saudi Arabia claims it remains on track to reach its ambitious target of welcoming 100 million tourists annually by 2030.This would mean a near six-fold increase in tourist arrivals over the next 11 years, from the 17 million visitors the country welcomed in 2019, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Generation X has experienced the most disruption among age groups in the UAE when it comes to the cancelation of travel plans.
Over the past weeks, the impact on international travel plans has continued to climb. In a survey by GlobalData, 56 percent of respondents in the emirates have had to cancel their upcoming international travel plans due to restrictions.
The move by Abu Dhabi’s Executive Committee to form an infrastructure committee to oversee the development and operation of infrastructure in the emirate is an important step at a critical time for the construction sector, said GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
The Dubai Government’s decision to put future projects on hold is unsurprising as COVID-19 weighs down on global economies.
Total tourism and leisure industry deals for February worth USD10,41 billion were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
According to leading data and analytics company GlobalData, outbound and inbound air travel in Malta is expected to increase at CAGRs of 6,9 percent and 6,6 percent respectively between 2020 and 2023. The Air Malta agreement with Qatar Airways will offer increased connectivity from Malta to regions such as Africa, which Qatar Airways has been heavily investing in recent years.
Total tourism and leisure industry deals for September worth USD8,96 billion were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
The number of international travellers from India to the UAE is set to grow from 2,6 million in this year to 3,3 million in 2023, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6,1 percent, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Following the news September 27 that Saudi Arabia has introduced reforms to its visa regulations and dress-code restrictions for women to encourage foreign tourists, Richard Thompson, editorial director, GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offered his view on Saudi Arabia’s tourism market.
