Saudi Arabia records the highest tourist growth among G20 nations from January to July

Saudi Arabia has emerged as the top G20 nation for international tourist growth in the first seven months of 2024, according to the latest UN Tourism Barometer report released at the G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Belem, Brazil. The kingdom reported a remarkable 73 per cent increase in international tourist arrivals compared to the same period in 2019, with a total of 17.5 million visitors. In terms of tourism revenues, Saudi Arabia recorded a robust 207 per cent increase, reinforcing its status as a rapidly growing global destination.