Saudi Arabia Tops Global Ranking in Tourism Revenue Growth in Q1 2025: UNWTO
Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: Saudi Arabia has achieved a major milestone by ranking first globally in international tourism revenue growth during the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period in 2019, according to the May 2025 edition of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Tourism Barometer.
The Kingdom also secured third place worldwide in the growth of international tourist arrivals and ranked second in the Middle East for the same metric.
According to the report, Saudi Arabia recorded a 102% increase in international tourist arrivals in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2019. This remarkable growth far outpaces the global average of 3% and the Middle East average of 44%, underscoring the Kingdom’s accelerated development in the tourism sector.
These achievements highlight Saudi Arabia’s growing leadership in the global tourism landscape and reflect the success of strategic initiatives under Vision 2030, which aim to diversify the national economy by promoting tourism, heritage, and culture.
Saudi officials have reiterated the Kingdom’s commitment to positioning itself as a premier international destination, with continuous investment in infrastructure, hospitality, and cultural attractions contributing to its rising global profile.
