Families from the UAE and the Gulf are targeted, amid expectations that occupancy will rise during the summer to 95%
Hotels in the country offer discounts on accommodation and food at rates of up to 50%
Raising the hotel capacity in the country to 100% coincided with the acceleration of vaccination campaigns.
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Hotel officials expect occupancy rates to rise up to 95% during the summer season 2021. Photo: Ahmed Ardeti
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Hotels in the country revealed that they offered discounts of up to 50% on room and food prices during the summer period, expecting occupancy rates to rise up to 95% during the summer season of 2021.
Hotel officials told "Emirates Today" that the discounts mainly target families, especially within the Emirates and the Arab Gulf countries, as well as visitors from various countries that have lifted travel restrictions.
They stated that they expect a gradual improvement in the performance of the hotel sector in the country, supported by government decisions and initiatives, and activities and events that contribute to the revitalization of domestic tourism, and attract international tourists from all over the world.
discount packages
In detail, the vice president of the "Rotana" group for hotel management, Tom Stephens, said that the group launched discount packages on the occasion of the summer season, including 20% discounts on room rates, with the addition of a free bed in all rooms designated for family stays, as well as free dining for children. Under the age of six, children up to the age of 12 get a 50% discount at all Rotana hotels in the country.
gradual improvement
Stephens expected a gradual and continuous improvement in the performance of the hotel sector in the country during the summer season, supported by government decisions and initiatives, activities and events that contribute to the revitalization of domestic tourism and attract tourists from all over the world. Expo 2020 Dubai.
Stephens stressed that "Rotana" will continue to apply the highest standards of health and safety through the "Safe World of Rotana" program, which focuses on providing a contactless experience, and enhancing cleaning and disinfection practices further, noting that most of the employees received two doses of the vaccine, which proves that the UAE from The safest country in the world for all guests.
Exclusive stay
For his part, the Regional Managing Director in the Middle East for the Staywell Hospitality Group, Colin Baker, said that the group has offered exclusive accommodation packages with discounts of up to 50%, including staying at the Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai, with dining and access to Entry cards to some entertainment destinations in Dubai.
He added that the focus during the current year will be on families who prefer to travel in groups after the long travel break caused by the pandemic, noting that it is expected that the turnout of visitors from Saudi Arabia will raise the occupancy rate alongside families from within the country, after the decision was issued to allow citizens Saudis are required to travel outside the Kingdom after the restrictions that were imposed due to the pandemic.
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Baker confirmed that Dubai will occupy the leading position in tourism in the region again after the pandemic, based on the renewed offers offered by its entertainment and hotel destinations, with the support of government initiatives and promotional campaigns, while preparing for the “Expo 2020 Dubai” exhibition, which will enhance the UAE’s position on the map of the most important destinations in the world. .
room rates
In turn, the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Jannah Hotels and Resorts, Osama Shrouf, said that the summer offers include discounts on room rates at rates of up to 25%, with free meals for children in the group's hotels in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, expecting a demand for hotels during the summer period. The occupancy rate increased to 87%.
Sharrouf explained that the offers target families and domestic tourism in particular, especially with the start of summer vacations, and the preference of some families not to travel and spend the vacation within the country, as well as focusing on attracting visitors from the Gulf region, especially from Saudi Arabia and some foreign markets that have lifted travel restrictions.
Eid
And Sharrouf indicated that the offers start from the first of next July, until the end of August, with the exception of the Eid Al-Adha period, which will have various other offers, pointing out that coordination is underway with the tourism authorities in a number of the emirates, regarding summer offers, with some prizes offered. for guests.
a program
In the same context, the CEO of Jeon Hotel Management Company, Ahmed Haseeb, said that the group will offer discounts from the first of next July until the end of August, on room and food and beverage prices by approximately 15%, including the Eid al-Adha period.
He explained that the prices start from 300 dirhams per night in a double room, and 450 dirhams for a full stay with meals, and children up to the age of 12 share the room with their parents for free, and food is provided to them for free if their meals are booked within the program of their families’ meals, with the use of “Wi-Fi.” » Complimentary, outdoor swimming pool and fitness center.
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Haseeb added that it is expected that occupancy rates will continue to rise to range between 90 and 95 percent during the summer vacation in the group's hotels, in the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Haseeb stated that the reservations of "Jeon" hotels in the UAE are mostly made by families from within the country and international travelers for the purpose of business, expecting the rate of reservations to rise gradually while adhering to all safety and security standards.
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In addition, the general manager of the Ascott Group Limited in the Middle East, Africa and India, Vincent Mikulis, said that the hotel group offered discounts on accommodation starting from 25%, along with offers for companies that cater for long stays, expecting an increase in occupancy, especially with the return of travel permission. In Saudi Arabia, in addition to the residents of the country coming from different parts of the emirates of the country and tourists from countries around the world.
Mikulis expressed his optimism about further recovery in the hospitality sector in the country at the end of this year, with the hosting of Expo 2020 Dubai, and other events hosted by the UAE.
partnership
For his part, the regional general manager of the Crowne Plaza Dubai, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi and Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi hotels, Khaled Zaki, said that the Crowne Plaza Dubai and Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi hotels offered discounts on room and food prices up to to 25% until August 31.
Zaki pointed out that Crowne Plaza Dubai has entered into a partnership with the Dubai Parks and Resorts destination, according to which the hotel offers entry tickets to the entertainment destination, with accommodation and breakfast, at prices starting from 375 dirhams for two people, while starting from 475 dirhams in the case of add a child.
And he indicated that the "Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi" show starts from 439 dirhams, and includes entry tickets to "Ferrari World Abu Dhabi", "Yas Water World" or "Warner Brothers".
Zaki pointed out that the offers target families and domestic tourism, in addition to the Gulf markets, especially Saudi Arabia, and foreign markets that allowed travel without restrictions.
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Tariq Madanat, the manager of Dukes The Palm Hotel, said that the hotel has launched offers in preparation for the summer season, suitable for families, and will continue until August 31, including free breakfast, in addition to a credit of 250 dirhams per room per night that can be spent on food and beverages.
Madanat expected that the occupancy rates for UAE hotels will exceed 80% during the summer season, stressing that the hospitality sector in the country continues its journey towards recovery, which began in the fourth quarter of last year.
increasing of demands
In turn, Sophie Blundell, General Manager of The H Dubai Hotel, said: "We expect an increase in demand for travel during the summer of 2021, compared to last summer," pointing out that the UAE is one of the main preferred destinations in the world, where there are many attractions. Tourist, indoor and outdoor parks, open shopping and entertainment centers, especially that raising the hotel room capacity to 100% coincided with the acceleration of vaccination campaigns at the state level.
free upgrade
Blundell explained that a "deluxe" room can be booked with prices starting from 269 dirhams per night, and the hotel will offer a free upgrade to a "premium" room, with free breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, a food and beverage voucher worth 50 dirhams, and a voucher. AED 100 worth of spa services, plus free dining for a maximum of two children up to 12 years old.
She added that the hotel offered an offer for long stays at prices starting from 6,300 dirhams for a month in fully equipped hotel rooms, including cleaning and maintenance services twice a week, as well as a 25% discount on food and beverages in restaurants operated by the hotel, and a 25% discount on all resort services. healthy.
Offers
The co-founder and global head of the real estate sector in the Sonder Group, Martin Piccard, said that the group offered offers on the Sonder JBR suites in Jumeirah Beach Residence, with prices starting from 450 dirhams, and also launched an offer that gives guests who stay seven nights a discount of 27 %, and a 30% discount for those staying for 14 nights.
• Hotel officials confirmed that government decisions and initiatives have contributed to revitalizing domestic tourism and attracting international tourists.
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