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Press Release

environments has been instrumental in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world
hospitality demands, ensuring participants gain meaningful experience that advances both their
careers and the sector’s continued growth.”

H.E. reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to advancing similar training initiatives aimed at
building an integrated system for human resource development in the tourism sector. These efforts
align with the objectives of the National Tourism Strategy 2031, which seeks to drive sustainable
growth and achieve sectoral excellence. Key priorities include enhancing tourism competencies,
encouraging greater participation of national talent, preserving the UAE’s unique tourism identity,
and increasing the sector’s contribution to GDP. Highlighting the strategic importance of investing
in human capital, H.E. Bin Touq emphasized its critical role in ensuring the long-term sustainability
and global competitiveness of the country’s tourism industry.

The UAE Hospitality Summer Camp is designed to equip students of diverse ages and nationalities
with hands-on experience in the hospitality sector through immersive training at leading tourism
and hotel establishments. This year’s edition has attracted over 500 participants from nearly 200
educational institutions across the country, in partnership with more than 40 premier hospitality
service providers across the UAE.

The UAE’s hospitality sector demonstrated robust growth in the first quarter of 2025, with hotel
revenues surging to AED 13.5 billion, driven by an influx of over 8.4 million visitors - a 2 per cent
increase compared to the same period in 2024. The sector also saw a strong demand for
accommodations, with more than 29.3 million hotel nights booked and an impressive
average occupancy rate of 81.3 per cent, underscoring the industry’s sustained growth.

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