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UAE tourism generates AED45 billion in hotel

revenues in 2024: Minister of Economy

• Monday, April 7, 2025 1:12 PM
• 2 minutes Reading

ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2025 (WAM) -- Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman
of the Emirates Tourism Council, highlighted the continued growth and robust performance of the
UAE's tourism sector. He attributed this growth to the wise leadership's directives and forward-
looking vision, which led to the development of sustainable policies, strategies, and initiatives that
drive the sector's progress.
Tourism remains a key pillar in strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the national
economy, supporting the country's transition toward an economy driven by knowledge and
innovation, he noted.

Minister Al Marri said that hotel revenues in the UAE reached approximately AED45 billion in 2024,
reflecting a 3 percent year-over-year growth. Hotel occupancy rates also climbed to 78 percent last
year, ranking among the highest both regionally and globally.

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