Middle East & Africa Mice Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030
The mice market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 77,916.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.6% is expected of Middle East & Africa mice market from 2025 to 2030.
The MEA mice market generated a revenue of USD 53,361.9 million in 2024.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2025 to 2030.
In terms of segment, meetings was the largest revenue generating event type in 2024.
Incentives is the most lucrative event type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
Market revenue in 2024
USD 53,361.9 million
Market revenue in 2030
USD 77,916.4 million
Growth rate
6.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segment
Meetings
Fastest growing segment
Incentives
Historical data covered
2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation
2024
Forecast period covered
2025 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events
Key market players worldwide
American Express Co, CWT Meetings & Events, BCD Meetings & Events, Maritz, Conference Care, ATPI Limited, FCM Travel Solutions, Global Cynergies, Aviareps AG, ITL World, Questex, Global Business Travel Group Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A, Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, One10, Creative Group, CWT
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.1% of the global mice market in 2024.
Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 355,732.6 million by 2030.
The 2022 edition of the Arabian Travel Market was held from May 8–11 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Arabian Travel Market is a well-known trade show that emphasizes the Middle East. Over 2,800 goods and services were on display for around 28,000 buyers. There were 39,000 attendees in total, most of them business professionals.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a well-known MICE events destination, suffered a significant loss of income due to stringent travel restrictions that forced the closure of Emirati Airlines, hotels, and the tourism industry during COVID-19.
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Meetings was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.0% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa mice market based on meetings, incentives, conferences, events covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
The 2022 edition of the Arabian Travel Market was held from May 8–11 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Arabian Travel Market is a well-known trade show that emphasizes the Middle East. Over 2,800 goods and services were on display for around 28,000 buyers. There were 39,000 attendees in total, most of them business professionals.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a well-known MICE events destination, suffered a significant loss of income due to stringent travel restrictions that forced the closure of Emirati Airlines, hotels, and the tourism industry during COVID-19.
Middle East & Africa Mice Market Event Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Meetings
Incentives
Conferences
Events
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