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6 April 2026Markets & Economy

Iran war costs Middle East tourism $600m daily

The escalating Iran conflict is draining $600 million per day from Middle East tourism as major aviation hubs process a fraction of their normal 526,000 daily passengers. Over 5,000 flights were cancelled in the conflict's first two days, threatening the region's projected $207 billion in 2026 visitor spending. Tourism Economics models show a short 1-3 week conflict could cut arrivals by 11%, while a two-month war could slash 27% and cost $56 billion. The sector's recovery potential depends entirely on swift conflict resolution and coordinated government support.

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