Morocco: Africa’s Leading Tourism Destination

ِAviation News – Morocco welcomed 19.8 million tourists in 2025, becoming Africa’s leading tourism destination, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism. The figure is the highest ever recorded for the country. Following these record-breaking arrivals, Morocco also achieved an all-time high in tourism revenues bringing in 138 billion dirhams in 2025 according to the…

Tourism impacts in Middle East from Iran War

The conflict in the Middle East has triggered significant and immediate impacts on travel activity across the region and beyond. Airspace is largely closed, with more than 5,000 flights cancelled within the first two days of the conflict. When flights resume, priority will be given to stranded holidaymakers–both within the Middle East and further afield who will…

Africa’s Travel Boom Hangs by a Thread as Middle East Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Airlines and Tourism!

Africa’s tourism industry was showing strong signs of recovery in early 2026. However, with rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly over airspace closures and flight cancellations, Africa’s airline industry is facing new challenges. This disruption is affecting not just airlines but also the broader tourism sector that relies heavily on international air traffic and…

Middle East war threatens 2026 global tourism growth as airfares surge

Rising tensions and the ongoing war in the Middle East could threaten global tourism growth in 2026 as surging oil prices push airline costs higher and trigger airfare increases across several long-haul routes. The travel industry entered the year with strong momentum, with international travel expected to continue its post-pandemic expansion. However, the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and…

Airline, travel industries scramble with fallout from Middle East conflict

LONDON/CHICAGO/SYDNEY, March 3 (Reuters) – The airline and tourism industries scrambled to deal with the fallout from the escalating U.S. and Israeli air war against Iran, while governments rushed to bring stranded travellers home from the ​Middle East following the cancellation of more than 20,000 flights in recent days. Major Gulf hubs including Dubai, the world’s busiest international…