Gulf tourism sector offers 3 million jobs; $90bn in revenue: Al-Khateeb

Gulf tourism sector offers 3 million jobs; $90bn in revenue: Al-Khateeb

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have made remarkable gains in the tourism sector during the year 2019, contributing 9.7 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP).“Tourism sector makes available of three million jobs and estimated revenues of more than $ 90 billion, and these figures showed clearly the gains achieved from the tourism sector and the importance of preserving this vital sector,” he said citing the statistical figures of the World Tourism Council.The minister made the remarks while addressing the