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Visitor counts reached 72.2 million, showcasing the region’s expanding economic contributions and resilience
International tourism earnings in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations climbed to $120.2 billion in 2024, a 39.6 percent increase since 2019 and an 8.9 percent rise from the previous year, according to Gulf-Stat.
This indicates the sustained strong performance of inbound tourism in the GCC nations during 2024, with notable rises in visitor counts, revenue, and employment, thereby reinforcing the sector’s role as a crucial…
