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9/16/25, 2:22 PM UAE Hotel Establishments Welcome Over 16 Million Guests In H1 2025 - OneArabia
UAE Hotels Welcome More Than 16 Million Guests In First

Half Of 2025

By OneArabia
Published: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 14:28 [GST] Hotel establishments in the UAE hosted over 16.1 million
guests in the first half of this year, marking a 5.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Abdullah bin Touq Al

Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, highlighted this growth as a testament to the sector's resilience and its ability to

sustain growth, thereby boosting the country's tourism competitiveness.

The minister attributed this success to the wise leadership's directives, which have enabled continuous growth rates that
enhance the sector's attractiveness both regionally and globally. He emphasised that collaboration between public and

private sectors is crucial for strengthening sustainability within the hospitality industry.

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