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Al Marri confirmed that the sector continues to achieve growth rates that reflect its
attractiveness and competitiveness at regional and global levels.

“Thanks to the wise leadership’s directives, continues to achieve increasing growth rates

that reflect its attractiveness and competitiveness at both regional and global levels,” the
statement said citing Al Marri.

This success, he noted, comes as a result of the integration of efforts between the public

and private sectors, which form a fundamental pillar in strengthening the sector’s

sustainability, the statement added.

The meeting reviewed additional performance metrics for the hospitality sector. Hotel

nights reached 56 million during the period, marking growth of 7.3 per cent.

The average length of stay stood at 3.5 nights. The UAE operates 1,243 hotel

establishments offering more than 216,000 rooms.

The Hospitality Advisory Council meeting focused on reviewing performance results and
discussing programmes aimed at developing the UAE’s hospitality industry and enhancing

investment opportunities in the sector.

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