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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."

The Minister of Economy continued: "The year 2025 marks a major milestone for UAE tourism, marked by
the election of Shaikha Al Nowais as the first woman globally to serve as Secretary-General of the UN World
Tourism Organization for the term 2026-2029. This achievement reinforces the UAE’s prominent role in

supporting international efforts to advance the global tourism industry.”
The meeting’s discussions covered a comprehensive array of key files and initiatives that support the UAE’s

efforts to enhance the growth and competitiveness of its hospitality sector. Participants emphasized the
importance of promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors to meet the objectives of the
National Tourism Strategy 2031, which aims to establish the UAE as the top global tourism brand by the next

decade.
The Council also reviewed the newly launched “Summer Hospitality Camp” program by the Ministry of

Economy. It is designed to support Emiratization across hospitality-related sectors by offering hands-on
training to school and university students in real-world environments such as hotels and tourism facilities, in

addition to its structured learning tracks.
Established by the Emirates Tourism Council, the Hospitality Advisory Council serves as a strategic advisory

body to the Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council on matters specific to the hospitality sector. It provides
insights and data on industry developments, recommends private-sector initiatives to drive sector growth and
reinforce the UAE’s position as a leading global tourism destination, and offers feedback on government

tourism policies and initiatives.
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