GCC Tourists Flock to Spain, Spending Hits New High - Focus on Travel News
Spain sees record-breaking tourism from the GCC in 2023, with over 1.138 billion euros spent and a surge in visitors, led by Saudi Arabia's impressive growth.
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Spain sees record-breaking tourism from the GCC in 2023, with over 1.138 billion euros spent and a surge in visitors, led by Saudi Arabia's impressive growth.
Spain experienced a record year for tourism from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in 2023, with a 33% increase compared to 2022 and a 56% increase compared to 2019.
The UAE has launched its "World's Coolest Winter Campaign," aiming to boost tourism and contribute $123 billion to its GDP by 2031. Last season, it attracted 1.4 million tourists, an 8% increase, and hotel revenues surged 27% in 2023.
UAE residents with travel plans to Europe will be getting relief on two fronts – airfares to major destinations in the EU are dropping.
Schengen visa appointment times have seen significant drops - and so have ticket rates