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Press Release

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.”

H.E. noted: “The number of hotel guests across the UAE reached approximately 30.8

million in 2024, reflecting a 9.5% growth. This milestone represents 77% 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.”

This year promises a vibrant lineup of events and dynamic tourism campaigns aimed

at promoting the UAE’s most iconic landmarks and distinctive destinations across
the seven emirates, particularly after Al Ain was named the Gulf Tourism Capital
for the year 2025.

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