With many paths connecting to remote neighbourhoods, some of which have never encountered tourism, the trend is becoming a source of income for those providing homestays.

Some of the most popular routes include Nativity Path in Palestine; Abraham's Path from Turkey to Egypt; the Jordan trail; and Lebanon's mountain walkway.

Simon Press, senior director, WTM, enthused, "This is a very encouraging trend and there is plenty of potential for further developments. [...] In future we could see luxury lodges and glamping, which would further widen the appeal of these trails."