WTH? Iraq's Tourism Income at $12.5 billion in 2023! ReportLinker.com Told It!
Iraqi Prime Minister is Set on Supporting Ur Tourist City Projects.
Here's what we know: The Development Road Project, manufacturing, oil, and religious tourist revenue will increase Iraq's annual revenues beyond expectations.
What we did not know is that Iraq's tourism industry has already generated over $12 billion in revenue a year. The mainstream articles never revealed the actual income.
Ur is Abraham's birthplace and the place where Judaism, Christianity, and the Muslim religions came together. The religions that were started in Ur, Iraq, include:
- Sumerian Religion. The earliest known religion in the region, with deities like Nanna (the moon god.
- Judais. Influenced by the Sumerian and Akkadian cultures, with significant developments during the Babylonian Exile.
- Christianity. Established in Ur, with the city being associated with the birth of Abraham, a key figure in Christianity.
Ur is of extreme importance to global religious travel. There are over two billion Muslims in the world and 2.3 million Christians, with 1.2 million being Catholics.
Iraq is advancing major tourism projects, particularly around the ancient city of Ur, aiming to attract over 1 million visitors annually. These initiatives include developing integrated resorts with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities in archaeological areas like Ur, Madain, and Radwaniyah.
The Kurdistan Region's tourism sector has already demonstrated a significant economic impact. In 2023, it generated over $1.3 billion in revenue, driven by investments in infrastructure and a surge in visitors from across Iraq.
According to ReportLinker.com, Iraq's tourism revenue is projected to reach $15.1 billion by 2028, up from $12.5 billion in 2023, reflecting a robust annual growth rate of 3.1%.
By leveraging its rich archaeological heritage and developing modern tourism infrastructure, Iraq has the potential to significantly boost its GDP, create jobs, and enhance its global economic standing.
These factors link up with Iraq's recent request in Washington, D.C., to change the Travel Alert from a Level 4 to a more acceptable signal for Americans to travel to Iraq.
The channel was unaware that Iraq's tourism revenue had reached well over $12 billion U.S. dollars a year. This is another sign that Iraq is hiding its actual annual revenue. Or, does ReportLinker dot com have its numbers mixed up?
