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UAE tourism generates $12bn in hotel revenues in

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The hotel revenues in the UAE reached approximately AED45 billion ($12 billion) in 2024, reflecting a
3 per cent year-over-year growth, stated Abdulla Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the
Emirates Tourism Council.

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The hotel revenues in the UAE reached approximately AED45 billion ($12 billion) in 2024, reflecting a
3 per cent year-over-year growth, stated Abdulla Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the
Emirates Tourism Council, reported WAM.

Hotel occupancy rates also climbed to 78 per cent last year, ranking among the highest both regionally
and globally.

This growth was supported by the opening of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates in 2024, taking
the total number of hotels in the country to 1,251 by the end of the year. In addition, the number of
hotel rooms also grew, reaching 216,966 by the end of 2024, up 3 per cent.

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,
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