The United Arab Emirates’ tourism sector continues to demonstrate strong growth, with hotel revenues reaching US$10.11 billion from January to October 2024 – 4per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.
The hotel occupancy rate also rose to approximately 78 per cent, reflecting a 2.7 per cent growth year-on-year, according to Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council.
According to experts, these figures highlight the expansion of the UAE’s tourism industry across various segments and reinforce progress toward the goals of the National Tourism Strategy 2031. The strategy aims to boost the sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP to US$122.54 billion by the next decade, aligning with the “We the UAE 2031” vision.
Looking ahead, further growth is anticipated throughout 2025, supported by innovative tourism projects and strategic initiatives. This outlook was discussed during the first 2025 meeting of the Emirates Tourism Council, attended by heads and senior officials of local tourism authorities.
Additionally, the council explored upcoming tourism projects designed to accelerate sector growth, including initiatives promoting collaboration with domestic and international tourism bodies. A key highlight for 2025 will be Al Ain’s designation as the Gulf Tourism Capital, further strengthening the UAE’s status as a premier global destination.
Furthermore, the council discussed the UAE’s participation in major international tourism events in 2025, aiming to strengthen global partnerships and exchange best practices in the industry. These efforts are expected to further elevate the country’s tourism sector on both regional and international levels, as reported by the source
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