Middle East Aviation and Maritime Tourism on the Rise

The aviation and maritime sectors in the Middle East are undergoing a period of global expansion, enhancing the region's status as a key hub for international travel. These two sectors are set to be the focus of the Arabian Travel Market 2026 exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 4 to 7. A 2025 Travel Trends Report, prepared with Tourism Economics, forecasts a 23% growth in air travel demand in the region between 2025 and 2030.

The aviation and maritime sectors in the Middle East are undergoing a period of global expansion, which enhances the region's status as a major hub for international travel. It is expected that these two sectors will be the focus of the Arabian Travel Market 2026 exhibition, to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 4 to 7. According to the 2025 Travel Trends Report, prepared in collaboration with Tourism Economics, a subsidiary of Oxford Economics, demand for air travel in the Middle East is expected to grow by 23% between 2025 and 2030, driven by ambitious national tourism strategies, record airport performance, and significant investments.

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