Doha: The GCC Statistical Center revealed that international tourism revenues in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached approximately USD 120.2 billion in 2024, marking an increase of 39.6 percent compared to 2019 and 8.9 percent compared to 2023, raising the GCC's share of global tourism revenues to 7.5 percent.

According to Qatar News Agency, the report titled "Travel and Tourism in GCC 2024" indicates strong performance of inbound tourism to GCC states in 2024, with growth in visitor numbers, revenues, and employment. The sector is highlighted as a key driver of economic diversification and GDP growth.

The report also notes that the total number of international tourists arriving in the GCC reached 72.2 million in 2024, representing growth of 51.5 percent compared to 2019 and 6.1 percent compared to 2023, increasing the region's global tourism market share to 5.2 percent.