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9/25/24, 2:41 PM PRESSR: Kuwait's summer travel spending revealed by Wego — TradingView News
PRESSR: Kuwait's summer

travel spending revealed by

Wego

Sep 24, 202413:28 UTC

Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace
in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has shared insight on how

much Kuwaitis spent on travel during summer holiday this year.

Wego data showed that Kuwaiti travelers spent a monthly average of

US$571.48 (KWD 174.60) per user on flights and hotel stays from June to

August 2024. Based on past performance data on Wego, average travel

spending per user in Kuwait typically peaks during the summer months,

especially in June.

Wego observed a notable increase in spending on both international flights

and local staycations in June, as many Kuwaitis began preparing for the
school summer break and the Eid Adha holiday.

The Eid Adha celebration played a significant role in this surge, as it

prompted many travelers to embark on trips, either returning to their

hometowns or visiting family and friends in other countries. This cultural

and religious occasion is traditionally a time for family gatherings, and

travel demand typically peaks during this period, contributing to the

overall increase in travel-related spending.

Wego’s data shows that Kuwaitis demonstrated a significant increase in

travel spending, with a percentage growth of over 20% compared to the

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