GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Size to Hit USD 138.06 Billion by 2033 | With a 7.1% CAGR

GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 70.46 Billion

Market Size in 2033: USD 138.06 Billion

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 7.1%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Tourism Type, Spending Type, Age Group, Booking Method, and Country, 2025-2033", The GCC outbound travel and tourism market size was valued at USD 70.46 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 138.06 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market

● Personalized Itinerary Planning: AI algorithms analyze user data from past trips, preferences, and social media to craft bespoke travel itineraries, enabling GCC travelers to discover hidden gems in Europe or Asia tailored to family wellness or adventure needs, boosting satisfaction in a market where over 60% of UAE users trust AI for seamless planning.

● Dynamic Pricing and Booking Optimization: AI-driven platforms like those from regional OTAs predict demand fluctuations and adjust flight or hotel prices in real-time, helping affluent GCC families secure luxury deals during peak seasons, while reducing booking friction through voice-activated assistants amid rising mobile adoption.

● Predictive Analytics for Trend Forecasting: By processing global events, weather patterns, and sentiment data, AI tools forecast emerging destinations like eco-retreats in Scandinavia, guiding GCC tour operators to curate sustainable packages that align with the region's growing environmental consciousness and youth-driven experiential travel.

● Virtual Reality Previews and Sustainability Insights: AI-powered VR simulations let travelers virtually tour resorts or cultural sites before committing, cutting cancellations by immersing users in authentic experiences, while sustainability algorithms recommend low-carbon routes to support GCC's push for responsible tourism in high-volume outbound flows.

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How Vision 2030 is Transforming GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is catalyzing a profound evolution in the GCC outbound travel and tourism sector by embedding economic diversification and cultural openness into the fabric of regional mobility, unleashing massive investments in aviation expansions like Riyadh Air's connectivity to over 100 global cities and the GCC unified tourist visa that slashes intra-regional barriers, while mega-events and tourism infrastructure booms cultivate a globally curious populace with relaxed policies and enhanced passport services, spurring affluent GCC citizens-particularly a youthful demographic over 60% under 30-to pursue immersive luxury, wellness, and adventure escapes to Europe, Asia, and Africa amid rising disposable incomes and a burgeoning middle class prioritizing experiential journeys that blend heritage with innovation, thereby positioning the GCC as a dynamic force in sustainable, high-value global outbound flows by 2030.

GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Trends & Drivers:

Rising disposable incomes and rapid urbanization in the GCC, propelled by Vision 2030's non-oil growth blueprint, are fueling robust expansion in leisure and family outbound travel as affluent millennials and Gen Z seek premium, multifunctional escapes to culturally rich destinations like Thailand or Greece, where improved connectivity and visa relaxations enable spontaneous, high-spend itineraries amid economic resilience and a burgeoning middle class prioritizing experiential over traditional vacations.

Sustainability and wellness trends, amplified by regional green mandates and tourism surges targeting experiential authenticity, are driving adoption of eco-luxury packages and health retreats in destinations like East Africa, as near-universal smartphone penetration powers AI-enhanced apps for personalized, low-impact bookings, while business and MICE extensions from mega-projects boost hybrid outbound flows across Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha.

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GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Analysis by Tourism Type:

● Leisure
● Religious
● Cultural Tourism
● Medical Tourism
● Sports and Adventure
● MICE Tourism
● Others

Analysis by Spending Type:

● Air Tickets
● Hotels
● Insurance
● Others

Analysis by Age Group:

● Generation Z
● Millennials
● Generation X
● Baby Boomers

Analysis by Booking Method:

● Online
● Offline

Country Analysis:

● Saudi Arabia
● UAE
● Qatar
● Bahrain
● Kuwait
● Oman

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market

● January 2025: Outbound travel bookings from the UAE and Saudi Arabia surged, driven by high demand for winter destinations in Europe and Southeast Asia. Travel agencies reported strong growth in luxury holidays, family packages, and halal-friendly tourism.

● March 2025: GCC airlines, including Emirates, Etihad, and Saudia, expanded flight frequencies to Japan, South Korea, and Türkiye, responding to rising regional interest in cultural and adventure tourism.

● April 2025: Travel platforms across the GCC introduced AI-powered itinerary planning tools, helping users create personalized travel schedules, compare hotels, and manage multi-country trips, improving booking efficiency.

● June 2025: Young GCC travelers increasingly favored experiential travel-wellness retreats, culinary tours, and adventure activities-prompting travel operators to launch new themed holiday packages across Europe and Asia.

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