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.
Rahul Bhadana is a digital editor at TravTalk with experience spanning multiple content niches, with a strong focus on travel trade journalism and digital publishing. A graduate of Delhi University, his work covers editorial writing, content strategy and platform-led storytelling, supporting TravTalk’s digital growth and industry engagement. A technology enthusiast, he enjoys films, poetry and exploring new ideas across media and culture.

