Saudi Arabia and WTTC: The Disproportionate Impact of the Crisis on Tourism

25-09-24

In an effort to assess the impact the crisis has had on the tourism sector, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Tourism recently presented a report that reveals a disproportionate impact on certain segments of the sector. This analysis highlights how different geographic areas and categories within the tourism industry have been unevenly affected by the disruptions resulting from the pandemic and other global crises.

WTTC and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Tourism agree that the tourism sector has suffered significantly in recent years, with particular emphasis on those economies that rely heavily on tourism for economic development and job creation. The report highlights that countries and regions that were once tourism leaders have seen a considerable drop in revenues, severely affecting their GDP and employment.