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6/20/25, 8:56 AM Hospitality Advisory Council discusses new national initiatives to boost growth and employment opportunities in the sector

Hospitality Advisory Council discusses new national initiatives to
boost growth and employment opportunities in the sector

Tourism and hospitality sectors see sustained growth as hotel occupancy rates reach 81.3% in Q1 2025

Abu Dhabi, June 18, 2025:

The Hospitality Advisory Council convened its second meeting of 2025 under the chairmanship of H.E. Abdulla bin
Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council. The session brought together 16
Council members, including CEOs and senior executives from leading national and international hotel groups.
Discussions focused on a range of new national initiatives developed in partnership with the private sector to
accelerate the growth of the UAE's hospitality sector. The initiatives also aim to generate employment opportunities
across all sectors of this vital industry.

H.E. Bin Touq said: 'Thanks to the vision and guidance of our wise leadership, the UAE's tourism and hospitality
sectors continue to thrive. In the first quarter of 2025, hotel revenues reached AED 13.5 billion, with over 8.4 million
guests recorded, a two per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Total hotel nights reached 29.3
million, and the national hotel occupancy rate stood at 81.3 per cent during the same period.'

H.E. added: 'These impressive figures reflect the UAE's strong commitment to advancing its hospitality industry in
line with global best practices. We have invested heavily in developing hotel and entertainment infrastructure across
all seven emirates, organizing major international events, and delivering exceptional hospitality experiences that
reflect authentic Emirati heritage and culture. As a result, the UAE has become one of the world's leading hospitality
destinations today.'

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