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The next chapter of Gulf tourism: experiences over infrastructure

Qatar Tourism's Omar Al Jaber writes on how tourism in the Gulf should be centered around memorable experiences to ensure repeat visitors.

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As per the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat), the Arabian Gulf is projected to experience enormous growth, with visitor spending expected to reach $223.7bn by 2034.

This momentum has been fuelled by the region’s ability to capture the world’s imagination with its striking skylines, record-breaking events, and cultural showcases that bridge tradition and modernity.

Within this regional rise, Qatar has emerged as a global pioneer, with its tourism sector contributing 8 per cent to the economy, which is equivalent to 55 billion Qatari riyals ($15.1bn) in 2024 and with ambitions to raise this share to 12 per cent in the coming ye


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