According to data released by the Arab Travel Market 2020, the size of the wedding market is more than $ 4.5 billion (16.5 billion dirhams) in the Middle East, which represents about 5% of the global market for weddings. The UAE is the most preferred destination for this type of party because of the facilities related to obtaining the visa and ease of travel and the right climate throughout the year and the presence of charming beaches, as well as mountain ranges with a peaceful environment and scenic.
Preferred destinations for weddings, individual travel, ladies, eco-health, adventure tourism and agro-tourism will play a key role in shaping the hospitality sector in the coming years.
Arabian Travel Market 2020 will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from April 19 to 22.
The research by Colliers International, the official research partner of the Arabian Travel Market, revealed that the size of the preferred destination for weddings exceeds $ 90 billion globally, with about 25% of weddings taking place abroad, up to 340 A wedding every year.
Daniel Curtis, Director of Arabian Travel Market Middle East, said: “Wedding tourism is one of four major trends that will shape the hospitality industry in the Middle East and will impact the global travel and tourism industry and the behavior of individuals and consumers in conjunction with 2020 and the years ahead. Follow him.
“Weddings taking place abroad now play a key role in the overall growth of the global hospitality industry and have a positive impact on the growth of local economies as couples seek a unique and personal experience outside their countries.”
Environmental and health tourism, as well as adventure tourism and agro-tourism, are also emerging trends in the hospitality sector, especially among those interested in the environment.
According to Colliers, about 70% of travelers around the world prefer to book and stay in eco-friendly places, with nearly 52% willing to change their holiday behavior to suit sustainability.
“Luxury camping tourism has gained increasing popularity in the Middle East in recent years, due to the landscapes and the opening of many spectacular attractions across the UAE, Oman and Jordan.”
“Women account for about 40% of the world's wealth, which has greatly motivated more of them to travel alone in recent years. Travelers tend to choose destinations based on adventure, learning about new cultures, relaxing and cooking, as well as visiting destinations as part of volunteer programs or to learn new skills. ”