The GCC’s tourism sector is showing signs of recovery following significant disruption from the regional conflict, according to Richard Stolz, Partner – Tourism at Roland Berger Middle East.
The GCC and North Africa have about $90 billion worth of hotel and resort projects in the pipeline, adding nearly 200,000 rooms to the region’s existing supply, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accounting for around half of this (110,000 rooms), said a report released ahead of a key industry event in Dubai.
The GCC and North Africa have a US$90 billion hotel pipeline, with 200,000 new rooms planned, according to HVS. About 88,000 rooms are under construction, while more than 55% of projects are expected to open by 2030, underscoring rapid hospitality growth.
Undersecretaries of commerce ministries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have held their 64th preparatory meeting for the Trade Cooperation Committee.
The total number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in the GCC countries and Turkey is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.4% from about 6.4 million units at the end of 2025 to reach 12.5 million units by 2030, according to a report.
Visit Newport Beach has inked a collaboration agreement with Qatar Airways under which the flag carrier will promote the Californian destination as a premier tourism hub for GCC residents, while supporting efforts to establish the region as a priority market for luxury tourism and business exchange.
Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has launched its biggest-ever sale, giving travellers the chance to buy one ticket and get the second for free with 3 million seats available for travel across the airline’s entire network. The promotion runs till September 26 and will cover more than six months of travel.
Growth in the non-oil private sectors of GCC economies accelerated in August, with output and new orders increasing at a faster pace and supplier delivery times improving, despite continued geopolitical uncertainty, according to top ratings agency S&P Global.
Visa-free access, seamless travel experiences and stronger connectivity could make the Asia-GCC corridor a major growth engine for the Middle East’s travel sector, industry leaders said at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.
The GCC will host six tournaments on the DP World Tour’s 2027 global schedule, including four consecutive weeks of golf in the Middle East at the start of the season and the Race to Dubai finale in the UAE in November.
