Mona Faraj

The Middle East travel market is poised for enormous growth in the next three years, both online and off. High Internet penetration, improving technology infrastructure and a young population with an appetite for travel make the region very well-positioned for expansion. This report provides sizing and analysis of the online and total leisure travel markets in the Middle East, as well as regional projections through 2017, including distribution dynamics, technology trends shaping the market and more.

Gain insight into the region's challenges and opportunities and identify key pockets of growth with this April 24, 2013 Phocuswright Webinar deck and recording.

The Middle East travel market, while still in early days, is growing fast – especially online, where the region's young, tech-savvy consumers gather to socialize, politicize and yes, plan trips. Phocuswright's Middle East Online Travel Overview – the first in-depth analysis of this emerging market – provides sizing, trending and forecasts for the region as a whole and for four major markets in particular: the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. In addition, the report offers detailed examination by segment and channel and delves into the complex technology trends shaping the market.