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Bin Touq added, "The UAE continues to advance its national efforts to develop innovative tourism
initiatives and projects, while strengthening collaboration with all relevant local and international
tourism bodies. These efforts aim to elevate the UAE's status as the best tourism identity globally
by the next decade, offering world-class experiences that further enhance the country's appeal to
visitors from around the world. We are also focused on diversifying special interest tourism
offerings, building the sector's capacities, fostering the participation of Emirati talent, and driving
greater investment across all areas of the tourism ecosystem."

He noted that the number of hotel guests across the UAE reached approximately 30.8 million in
2024, reflecting a 9.5 percent growth. This milestone represents 77 percent of the hotel guest target
set by the 'National Tourism Strategy 2031' - achieved seven years ahead of schedule.

"With the current growth trajectory, we are well on track to achieving the strategy's ambitious goal
of attracting 40 million hotel guests," bin Touq said.

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