Connecting Travel unveils 2026 Insight Report

Connecting Travel has released the 2026 edition of its annual Insight Report, designed to support travel professionals with market insights, forecasts and tourism trends across the GCC, strengthening its position as a leading source of travel trade intelligence for the region.

 

The fifth anniversary issue provides an in-depth overview of the developments and opportunities expected to shape the travel and tourism sector across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait in the year ahead.

 

The report combines regional travel analysis with exclusive data from RateHawk and Emerging Travel Group, identifying the top 10 outbound destinations for GCC travellers in 2026. The findings also offer insight into booking behaviour, travel demand and evolving traveller preferences across one of the world’s highest-spending source markets.

 

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Download Connecting Travel’s 2026 Insight Report today

 

Sarah Hedley Hymers, Editorial Director of Connecting Travel, said the report has become an essential annual resource for the industry. 

 

“In a world where change is constant, clarity is power. This report cuts through the noise to deliver the trends, data and destination insights that truly matter, helping businesses make smarter decisions, faster,” she said. 

 

Key themes covered in the report include major infrastructure developments, hotel openings and aviation happenings, with analysis designed to support travel agents, tour operators, hoteliers, airlines and destination marketing organisations in strategic planning and business development.

 

“Connecting Travel’s Insight Report is more than a publication, it’s a strategic tool for navigating the year ahead with confidence,” Hymers added. 

Download the 2026 Insight Report here