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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Tanmay Puri

Middle East Tourism Bleeds Hundreds Of Millions A Day As Iran War Scares Travellers: Figure Revealed

The Middle East loses $600 million per day due to Iran war (Credit: BA)

The escalating conflict involving Iran has begun to severely impact the Middle East's tourism sector, with the region now losing hundreds of millions of dollars in visitor spending every single day. Travel disruptions, airspace closures, and growing security concerns have led to a dramatic fall in tourist confidence, affecting major tourism hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha.

According to estimates cited by the World Travel and Tourism Council, the conflict is costing the regional travel industry roughly $600 million per day (£448 million per day) in lost tourism revenue.

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