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Press Release

H.E. Bin Touq: UAE tourism generates AED 45 billion in hotel revenues in

2024 as efforts to elevate the country’s status as the best tourism brand
continue

UAE hotel occupancy rate hits 78% in 2024, ranking among the highest regionally

and globally

Abu Dhabi, 7 April 2025:

His Excellency 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. H.E. attributed this growth to
the directives of the wise leadership and its 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.

H.E. said: “Hotel revenues in the UAE reached approximately AED 45 billion in
2024, reflecting a 3% year-over-year growth. Hotel occupancy rates also climbed to
78% last year to rank 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%.

H.E. 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