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International Tourism Increases 2% in Q1 2026 Despite Decline in Middle East Visitors

International Tourism Increases 2% in Q1 2026 Despite Decline in Middle East Visitors
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International tourism recorded an increase of 2% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a moderate upward trend in global travel during this period.

Despite this overall growth, arrivals originating from the Middle East showed a marked decline, falling by 14% in the same quarter. These contrasting figures illustrate divergent regional patterns within worldwide tourism flows in early 2026.