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Middle East tourism growth 2026 is gaining momentum as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat emerge as leading leisure hubs in a rapidly expanding global travel market. With leisure travel spending projected to reach USD 15 trillion by 2040, the region is expected to see strong gains in visitor nights, infrastructure investment, and experiential tourism. Technology-led travel planning, cultural experiences, and major events like ATM 2026 are shaping the Middle East\u2019s rise as a global tourism powerhouse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Middle East tourism growth 2026 is gaining momentum as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat emerge as leading leisure hubs in a rapidly expanding global travel market. 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