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TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE among top 7 global
destinations for international tourist spending
The sector contributed AED257.3 billion (US$70.1 billion) to the national GDP, accounting
for 13% of the economy
Staff Writer, WAM (Emirates News Agency)
June 26, 2025
A recent report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that the UAE's travel and
tourism sector delivered an exceptional performance in 2024.
The sector contributed AED257.3 billion (US$70.1 billion) to the national GDP, accounting for 13% of the
economy. This marks a 3.2% increase from 2023 and a remarkable 26% growth compared to 2019, one
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