Most notably are preventive measures and high-quality medical services
Experts: 5 factors boosting Dubai's tourism attractiveness during the time of "Corona"
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Experts in the tourism sector said that Dubai - which is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world - currently provides several factors that favor it in the sector at the global level, compared to other destinations, pointing to five factors that enhance its attractiveness in the time of the Corona epidemic.
They explained to Emirates Today that these factors are represented in its adoption of preventive measures with international standards, in addition to providing high-quality medical services, as well as being a diversified entertainment destination, in addition to being easily accessible through direct connection trips, in addition to the availability of offers. Promotional prices are encouraging, stressing that the factors enhance the levels of confidence of visitors when making travel decisions.
Global reputation
In detail, the Regional Director of Hayat Hotels Group in Dubai and General Manager of the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Fathi Khojaly, said that Dubai is a tourist destination with a global reputation that has proven in light of the "Covid-19" epidemic that it provides elements that distinguish it from other stations, pointing out that the emirate Early steps were taken to secure various business sectors, including tourism, and to put in place protocols related to insurance for tourists from the moment they arrive until the holiday ends and they leave the airport.
'Safe travel'
Khojaly added that in light of the comprehensive and effective preventive measures taken by the emirate, it has become one of the first cities in the world to obtain the “Safe Travel” stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council, in the context of ensuring the health and safety of visitors coming to it, noting that hotels operating in the local market have taken In turn, all precautions and preventive measures in this context, and it is characterized by providing large areas in reception halls and restaurants, unlike hotels in European markets, which qualifies them to apply physical spacing procedures smoothly.
Khojaly stated that the availability of world-class medical services in Dubai enhances the confidence of tourists, as they are assured of receiving the best care since their arrival, pointing out that this matter plays a prominent role in determining and selecting tourist destinations in the time of the epidemic.
Requirements and controls
For his part, the Executive Director of the Hotel «Palazzo Versace Dubai», Munther Darwish, said that the requirements and controls that were adopted to make Dubai the safest destination for tourism include all stages, starting from the original destination of the visitor, that is, before he leaves his home, adding that the procedures include the availability of checks Negative, in addition to applying safety standards on flights and even arriving at Dubai Airport, which is subject to intense sterilization throughout the day, such as hotels and recreational facilities, and all places that visitors visit.
Darwish indicated that the "Emirates Airlines" company provides free coverage to its passengers, including the costs of medical treatment and quarantine related to "Covid-19", when they travel on the carrier flights to and from the UAE and around the world, to become the first carrier in the world to apply this service, pointing out that This enhances the confidence of the traveler, and encourages him to travel and spend a tourist vacation in Dubai.
Direct flights
Darwish said that the national carriers, and those operating at the country's airports, provide direct flights to more than 100 destinations around the world, which gives tourists several options for easy access to the country, in addition to connecting flights through more than one airport.
He pointed out that Dubai is characterized by a high capacity, and includes more than 120 thousand rooms, and many luxury tourist resorts, which helped it to provide tourism offers at prices that encourage tourists to spend holidays in Dubai.
Darwish explained that the prices of the tourist offers in the emirate are suitable for all segments of visitors, and they are less, for example, by 50%, compared to European destinations that have recently resumed their tourism activities, stressing that hotels operating in Dubai record good occupancy rates under these circumstances, while some are recorded. During the weekend, occupancy ranges between 80 and 90%.
Tourist facilities
In turn, the general manager of Al-Awadi Travel Company, Amin Al-Awadi, said that Dubai provides many tourist facilities that meet the various requirements of visitors, especially family tourism, in light of the various entertainment centers, as well as resorts, shopping centers and others, indicating that the local market witnessed, during The recent period has witnessed a great diversity in the nature of services and attractions available.
Al-Awadi indicated that the diversity in the tourism product enhances the attractiveness of destinations, as Dubai has been able, in recent years, to provide tourists with integrated tourism experiences that meet the requirements of all segments of visitors, pointing out that there are luxurious and medium-sized hotels.
He added, "Even with regard to flights, there is more than one option in proportion to the budget allocated by tourists to visit Dubai, which is home to many world-famous tourist attractions."
the prices
Al-Awadi pointed out that competitive and encouraging prices have a great role in distinguishing a destination compared to other stations, noting that the tourism sector in the emirate provides many integrated offers that include airline tickets, hotel accommodation and food services, including free entry to facilities and entertainment parks. In addition to the sightseeing tours.
The 5 factors
* Preventive measures and measures of international standards.
* Providing high-quality medical services, which enhances visitors' confidence.
* A diverse entertainment destination that includes many tourist facilities.
* Easy access to Dubai, through direct connecting flights.
* Promotional offers at favorable prices.