The World Travel & Tourism Council reported that the Middle East’s Travel & Tourism sector grew 5.3% in 2025, outperforming the global average of 4.1%. The sector contributed $385.8 billion to GDP and supported 7.1 million jobs. Saudi Arabia led growth with 7.4% expansion and strong visitor spending. Business travel surged 23% regionally, reinforcing the Middle East’s position as a fast-growing global tourism hub.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.