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GCC countries may face up to $32bn tourism losses amid tensions: AlBudaiwi

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GCC countries could incur tourism losses of $31–32 bn due to regional tensions, said GCC Secy General Jassem AlBudaiwi. He stressed deeper regional coordination to sustain tourism, warning that instability may disrupt visitor flows, market confidence, and overall travel ecosystem performance across Gulf destinations.

AlBudaiwi noted tourist numbers could decline by 8–9 mn, significantly impacting revenues. He emphasised unified policy responses, stronger regional integration, and coordinated communication to restore traveller confidence, maintain destination competitiveness, and ensure long-term sustainability of tourism across GCC countries.

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