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Besides, the latest edition of the campaign showcased the UAE’s prominent natural
landmarks and biodiversity-rich areas, including nature reserves, islands, mountain and desert
environments, and beaches, highlighting their attractive tourism activities and unique
experiences. It demonstrated the UAE’s significant focus on increasing green spaces and
promoting sustainable agriculture as an integrated community culture, alongside government
initiatives and achievements in environmental protection and sustainability.

Tourism & aviation sectors witness continued growth

The UAE’s civil aviation sector recorded an unprecedented performance in 2024, with
passenger traffic rising 10 per cent to 147.8 million passengers, up from 134 million in 2023,
strengthening the country’s position as a leading global aviation destination.
Tourism sector also continues to demonstrate impressive growth, with hotel establishment
revenues reaching AED 37.1 billion during January-October 2024, up 4 per cent compared to
2023. Hotel occupancy rates averaged 78 per cent over the first ten months of the year, a 2.7
per cent growth over the same period in 2023. Total hotel guests across the seven emirates
reached about 24.9 million during January-October 2024, growing 9.5 per cent compared to
2023. Meanwhile, the total number of hotel establishments reached 1,246 by the end of
October.

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