The UAE's tourism sector has witnessed steady growth this year with the hotel establishments generating nearly AED33.5 billion ($9.2 billion) in revenue across the emirates during the first nine months, up 4% over last year, reported Wam.

 

The average hotel occupancy rate across the seven emirates rose to 77.8%, one of the highest globally, it stated. 

 

These figures were revealed by senior UAE tourism officials during their participation at the 27th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States General Secretariat in Cairo.

 

The UAE delegation reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing joint Arab action in the tourism sector, emphasising its role as a vital economic driver and a key contributor to sustainable development in the Arab region, said the Wam report.

 

It also highlighted that joint Arab tourism efforts extend beyond economic benefits, serving as a platform to foster cultural rapprochement, preserve the rich Arab heritage, and strengthen the shared identity of Arab peoples, it added.