Gulf Cruise Tourism Network Broadens Market Reach

With Saudi Arabia and Qatar joining Cruise Arabia, the Gulf’s cruise tourism alignments have expanded, promising increased passenger options and integrated travel offerings. (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Bahrain)

Better coordination among GCC ports aims to strengthen the region’s attractiveness to global cruise operators and travellers, tapping into rising tourism demand as regional travel connectivity improves. This alliance supports destination diversification beyond traditional leisure travel and encourages multi-stop itineraries across the Gulf’s key markets. HPC Consultancy can provide tourism market data analysis, consumer travel behaviour surveys, and regional tourism strategy development to help clients plan in this evolving landscape.