International tourism in the Middle East; and outbound tourism from Saudi Arabia

Authors: Kester, John G.C.; Carvao, Sandra

Source: Tourism Economics, Volume 10, Number 2, 1 June 2004 , pp. 220-240(21)

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Abstract:

In spite of the difficult climate, the WTO region of the Middle East has been one of the most dynamic regions in the past few years. Except for a minor setback in 2001, it has consistently shown higher than average and often double-digit growth rates in international tourist arrivals. According to preliminary estimates, the Middle East surpassed 30 million international tourist arrivals in 2003, corresponding to a gain of 6.5 million compared to 2000 (+27%). International tourism receipts are estimated at US$13 billion in 2002. Regional results are analysed over time, as well as by purpose of visit, means of transport and region of origin. Data on international arrivals and receipts for international tourism are reviewed for the Middle East region as a whole and for the constituent countries. The second part of this Databank article is devoted to a closer examination of the region's principal outbound market, Saudi Arabia.

Keywords: INTERNATIONAL TOURISM; INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS; STATISTICS; TRENDS; MIDDLE EAST; SAUDI ARABIA; WTO-OMT.

Document Type: Regular paper

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000004323142443

Publication date: 2004-06-01

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Tourism Economics, published bimonthly, is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to the economics and finance of tourism worldwide. Articles address the components of the tourism product (accommodation; restaurants; merchandizing; attractions; transport; entertainment; tourist activities); and the economic organization of tourism at micro and macro levels (market structure; role of public/private sectors; community interests; strategic planning; marketing; finance; economic development).
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