The Middle East Outbound Travel Market

The Middle East is one of the smallest, yet fastest growing, tourist generating regions in the world, with outbound travel quadrupling in the last 20 years. Despite the negative impact of the socio-political unrest in the Middle East on tourism flows, prospects for the sector remain positive. Compiled by UNWTO and ETC, this publication provides an in depth analysis of the structure and trends of this market, helping destinations and commercial operators plan ahead with greater foresight.