A propos - Confidence in Gulf countries as destinations and travel hubs 'has been fundamentally broken'
France 24
by Sharon GAFFNEYMarch 4, 2026
Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Anita Mendiratta, travel, aviation and tourism consultant.
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Originally published on France 24 on 3/4/2026