Middle East & Africa Heritage Tourism Market Size & Outlook

The heritage tourism market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 51,613.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa heritage tourism market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$39,607.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$51,613.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
4.7%
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Middle East & Africa heritage tourism market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA heritage tourism market highlights

  • The MEA heritage tourism market generated a revenue of USD 38,363.9 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, cultural heritage was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Natural Heritage is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 38,363.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 51,613.4 million
Growth rate4.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCultural heritage
Fastest growing segmentNatural Heritage
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCultural Heritage, Natural Heritage, Intangible Heritage
Key market players worldwideExodus Travels, Expedia Group Inc, TUI AG, Oracle Corp, ACE Cultural Tours, BCD Travel, Kesari Tours, CWT, Martin Randall Travel, Travel Leaders

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.5% of the global heritage tourism market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 320,616.8 million by 2030.

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Heritage Tourism Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Martin Randall Travel View profile 11-50 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.martinrandall.com
Kesari Tours View profile 501-1000 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia https://www.kesari.in/
ACE Cultural Tours View profile 11-50 Hauxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.aceculturaltours.co.uk/
Travel Leaders View profile 501-1000 Plymouth, Minnesota, United States, North America https://www.travelleaders.com/
BCD Travel View profile 10001+ Pune, Maharashtra, India, Asia http://www.bcdtravel.com
CWT View profile 10001+ Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, North America http://www.mycwt.com/
TUI AG View profile 56370 Karl-Wiechert-Allee 4, Hannover, SN, Germany, 30625 https://www.tuigroup.com
Expedia Group Inc View profile 17100 1111 Expedia Group Way W, Seattle, WA, United States, 98119 https://www.expediagroup.com
Exodus Travels View profile 51-100 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.exodus.co.uk
Oracle Corp View profile 164000 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX, United States, 78741 https://www.oracle.com

Middle East & Africa heritage tourism market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to heritage tourism market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Cultural heritage was the largest segment with a revenue share of 55.08% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa heritage tourism market based on cultural heritage, natural heritage, intangible heritage covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Middle East & Africa Heritage Tourism Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Natural Heritage
    • Intangible Heritage
  • Middle East & Africa Heritage Tourism End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Less than 30 Years
    • 31 to 50 Years
    • 51 to 70 Years
    • 71 Years and Above
  • Middle East & Africa Heritage Tourism Booking Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Online
    • Offline

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