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content across various media platforms and social channels to promote its

goals and effectively showcase the top winter tourism destinations in the

country. It will also spotlight unique experiences, entertainment activities, and

the best adventures across the seven emirates.

The last edition of the campaign showcased various tourism, natural, and

entertainment attractions and experiences across the UAE. It yielded

substantial economic benefits for domestic tourism, with hotel revenues

reaching AED 1.8 billion, up 20 per cent compared to the second edition of the

campaign, which amounted to AED 1.5 billion.

UAE tourism sector performance in the first nine months of 2023

H.E. Bin Touq confirmed that the UAE's tourism sector continues to excel,

thanks to the visionary leadership's focus on its development. This vital sector

is considered one of the strategic pillars for building the economy of the future

and transitioning towards a new economic model.

The Minister of Economy said: "The revenue of hotel establishments in the

UAE has surged to AED 32.2 billion from January to September 2023,

marking a 27 per cent growth compared to the same period in 2022.

Additionally, the number of hotel guests in the seven emirates of the UAE

reached 20.2 million during the first nine months of 2023, up 12 per cent from

the same period in 2022. Meanwhile, the hotel occupancy rate hit 75 per cent

in the first nine months of the previous year, reflecting a six percent year-over-

year growth." His Excellency highlighted that these indicators play a crucial

role in achieving the national target set by the 'We the UAE 2031' vision to

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