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H.E. Bin Touq added that financing and sustainable investment are vital to ensuring the continuity
and growth of the tourism sector, underscoring the importance of innovative financing programs
and strategic partnerships with development banks. He further highlighted that enhancing global
air connectivity remains a cornerstone of sustainable tourism, noting the UAE’s continued
investment in modern aviation networks, the integration of multimodal transport systems,
infrastructure upgrades, and the adoption of digital travel solutions that facilitate global mobility.

The meeting’s agenda addressed ways to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions and artificial
intelligence to support SMEs and startups in the tourism sector, alongside developing new
mechanisms to finance sustainable tourism investments. Discussions also focused on strengthening
air connectivity through new routes, market liberalization, and integrated transport systems, in
addition to measures to bolster the sector’s resilience against health, climate, and economic
challenges.

Significant growth in the UAE's tourism and hospitality sector

The UAE’s tourism sector has maintained robust growth in recent years, with positive performance
indicators recorded in the first half of 2025. During this period, hotel establishments welcomed
more than 16 million guests, marking a 5.5 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The total number of hotel guest nights rose to 56 million, reflecting growth of 7.3 per cent, while
the average length of stay reached 3.5 nights. Revenues generated by hotel establishments exceeded
AED 26 billion in the first six months of the year, up 6.3 per cent compared to the same period last
year. Meanwhile, the sector’s average hotel occupancy rate stood at 80.5 per cent, reaffirming the
UAE’s position among the world’s leading tourism destinations.

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