Dubai hospitality sector sets the pace for growthThe year 2024 will see the opening of 31 new hotels in Dubai, while 2025 is expected to add 16 new hotels to the mix. This translates to a cumulative total of 851 by the end of 2024 and 867 by the end of 2025, a new report from Cavendish Maxwell More… |
Dubai welcomes 1.77m international tourists in JanuaryDubai welcomed 1.77 million international tourists in January 2024, an increase of 21% compared to 1.47 million visitors in the same period of 2023, a report said. According to the Dubai Tourism Performance Report for January issued by More… |
Dubai draws record 17.15m overnight visitors in 2023Dubai attracted 17.15 million international overnight visitors over the course of 2023, according to the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Representing a 19.4% YoY growth over the 14.36 mill More… |
Dubai tops globally in attracting greenfield FDI in H1Dubai remains the top global destination for attracting greenfield Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects, with the emirate attracting 511 greenfield projects in H1 2023, report said. The Financial Times &lsq More… |
Dubai relaunches carbon calculator for hospitality sectorDubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced the relaunch of the pioneering Carbon Calculator tool that measures the carbon footprint within Dubai’s hospitality sector. The tool has now been revamped t More… |
Dubai Tourism waives 10% fee on event ticketsDubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism has waived the collection of 10% of the actual or estimated value of a ticket sold, or up to AED10 ($2.72) per guest. The move comes as part of Decree No. (5) of 2023 amending some p More… |
Dubai tourism growth receives global acclaimLeaders of the partners and stakeholders of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) have reiterated their support and appreciation for Dubai’s multi-pronged strategy to maintain the growth momentum. Leading tou More… |
Dubai tourist arrivals more than double in H1Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sector continued its recovery in June, with more than double the number of international visitors to the emirate than in June 2021. However the numbers were 15 % less than the H1 2019 levels,a report said. More… |
Dubai Tourism to highlight emirate’s diversity at ATMDubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will showcase the diversity of Dubai’s destination offering, along with initiatives designed to further strengthen the city’s tourism industry at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM).. More… |
Arabian Travel Market to feature 1,500 exhibitorsArabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 is ready to welcome the world to the UAE from May 9 to 12, playing host to 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 112 global destinations, and an anticipated 20,000 attendees. The live show will be More… |