As the launch of the Gulf Countries Visa project approaches in December 2024, travelers and stakeholders in the tourism industry are closely monitoring the impact of the « Unified Gulf Visa » on the regional and global tourism landscape. Projections suggest that this visa could help the region attract up to 128.7 million visitors by 2030.
The Gulf Cooperation Council visa project marks a significant development in the travel industry, offering unprecedented convenience to tourists eager to explore the Middle East. This visa is expected to enhance the region’s appeal as a global tourism hub and significantly drive economic growth.
In this context, travel and tourism companies are gearing up to leverage this new visa system by developing more attractive, easy, and competitively priced travel packages to expand the scope of tourism. Consequently, the increase in tourist flow is expected to boost revenues in the hospitality, hotel, restaurant, and retail sectors.
According to a report published on Thursday by the site (Travel & Tour World), recognized by the World Tourism Organization, the tourism sector in the Middle East is set to undergo a major transformation with the expected launch of the Unified Gulf Visa in December 2024.
The report explains that the unified visa for Gulf countries will simplify the travel process across the Gulf region by allowing tourists to move freely between the six member states without needing separate visas. It is expected that this change will significantly reduce the administrative burden on travelers, making it easier for them to explore the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
The report also anticipates that this visa will have a similar impact to the Schengen Visa, which revolutionized travel in Europe by allowing tourists to visit multiple countries with a single visa.
