Summary
GlobalData’s Tourism Source Market Insight - Gulf Cooperation Council (2021) - Analysis of Source Markets, Infrastructure and Attractions, and Risks and Opportunities report provides a thorough insight into the GCC’s domestic and outbound tourism market. The report looks at the profiles of GCC tourists and summarizes the key reasons that they travel. The report offers an in-depth analysis of traveler flows, spending patterns, main destination markets and current and future opportunities for tourism businesses seeking to tap into the GCC outbound travel market.
Key Highlights
- The GCC holds a very young population which is more concerned with experience led tourism - adventure, cultural and Eco tourism are very popular.
- COVID-19 has accelerated the online trend within the GCC. Over 50% of tourists said they will continue to make payments or buy things more online after the pandemic.
- The online market dominates consumer decisions with OTA and price comparison sites proving very popular with GCC travelers.
- Intra regional travel could be dominated by rail in the future with continuing high speed rail developments across the GCC.
Scope
- This report is part of GlobalData's Source Market Insights Series. This report provides an in-depth analysis of traveler flows, spending patterns, main destination markets, as well as current and future opportunities for tourism businesses seeking to tap into the GCC outbound travel market.s
Reasons to Buy
- This report provides clear insight into developments in the GCC's regional and outbound tourism markets.
- The report uses data and analysis to discuss future trends related to domestic trips, international departures, traveler spending, and main destination markets.
- The report explores the different profiles of GCC tourists and the reasons that they travel, hence providing an insight into the trends in different segments of the market.
- The reader gains a strong understanding of the opportunities in the country, as well as the risks, to support better business decisions
- This report examines the impact of COVID-19 on GCC outbound and domestic tourism
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Table of Contents
GCC Snapshot: 2020
GCC tourism market in 2020: at a glance
Risk
Main Findings
Tourist Profile
What types of holidays do GCC travelers take?
Insight into GCC travelers
How has COIVD-19 affected GCC travelers' appetite for travel?
Domestic Tourism
Domestic Flows
Domestic Spending
International Tourism
International Flows
International Spending
Main & Developing Destination Markets
Where did GCC tourists travel to in 2020?
Main Destination Markets
Developing Destination Markets
Outlook
Opportunities to attract GCC Tourists
Threats
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