Middle East tourism set for strong growth as ATM Travel Trends Report forecasts 57% rise in spend

Breaking Travel News - Sep 16, 2026

International visitor spending in the Middle East is forecast to increase by US$116 billion, or 57%, between 2025 and 2030, according to the newly unveiled ATM Travel Trends Report 2026, produced by Arabian Travel Market in association with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company. Dave Goodger, Managing Director EMEA, Tourism Economics, presented the findings during ATM Annual Trends Report: Middle East Momentum & Market Shifts on the Global Stage at ATM 2026, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre until Thursday 17 September.

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