UK tourism worth $198bn to economy: VisitBritain

Tue, 20 Jan 2026

A new VisitBritain/VisitEngland report, Economic Value of Tourism in the United Kingdom, highlights tourism’s crucial role in the UK economy, contributing £147 billion ($198 billion) annually—around 5 per cent of GDP—through direct and supply chain impacts.

UAE tourism sector adds $70bn to GDP, sets visitor records in 2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

The UAE’s tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors, contributing AED257 billion ($70 billion) to GDP and setting new visitor records for the year, said a report.