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Hospitality Advisory Council Discusses New National Initiatives

To Boost Growth And Employment Opportunities In The Sector

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2025-06-18 09:45:22

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Tourism and hospitality sectors see sustained growth as hotel occupancy rates reach 81.3% in
Q1 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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