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UAE tops MENA region and climbs seven places

globally in WEF’s Tourism & Travel Development
Index 2024

Theodore Koumelis

28.05.2024

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STATISTICS & TRENDS
The UAE has achieved a remarkable rise in the World Economic Forum’s Travel &
Tourism Development Index 2024, securing first place regionally and 18th globally.
ABU DHABI – The UAE has been ranked first in the region and 18th globally in the World
Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024, climbing seven places from
its 25th global ranking in 2019.
H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism
Council, emphasized that the UAE tourism, thanks to the forward-looking vision and directives of
the country’s wise leadership, continues to excel at the regional and international levels, achieving
outstanding results that reflect the country’s leading position in the global tourism and travel
landscape. These accomplishments contribute significantly to achieving the targets of the UAE
Tourism Strategy 2031, which aims to further the country’s position as the best tourist destination in
the world by the next decade.
H.E. said: “We expect our national tourism sector to continue its growth in 2024 in light of the
pioneering tourism projects and initiatives that are being implemented by the country. This will be
further supported by the UAE’s sophisticated infrastructure built in accordance with global best
practices and outstanding tourism products and services that provide a unique experience for

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