Saudi Arabia climbs to 29th in global tourism index
- Saudi Arabia has climbed to 29th in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, up three places from 2024.
- The Kingdom has improved its ranking by 17 places since 2019, emphasizing the importance of tourism in its Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy.
- The UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain ranked 22nd, 47th, and 55th, respectively, in the same index, with Japan taking the top spot.
