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The UAE's travel and tourism sector performed exceptionally in 2024, contributing AED257.3 billion
($70.1 billion) to the national GDP, a 3.2% increase from 2023 and a 26% growth compared to 2019.
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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 ($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 of the highest growth rates globally and regionally in terms of tourism’s contribution to economic
development, reported WAM.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of
Dubai, praised the sector’s achievements, stating, “In a new indicator of the strength and diversity of
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