Tourism Report Q1 2012 and UNWTO
Also, growth of tourist arrivals from emerging economies such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa is also important from the perspective of consumer expenditure, as the wealth of residents in these regions is expected to experience significant growth overtime. Also an important emerging prospect could be the growth of tourist flows from the world to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including places like Iraq and Turkey, for which Dubai can serve as a hub for global travellers.