As it strengthens its partnerships in local and international markets to prepare for the post-pandemic phase

Dubai Tourism: International partners contribute to accelerating the recovery of the sector in the emirate

Kazem praised, during his meeting with the officials of the "Marriott International" chain, its role in demonstrating the importance of Dubai as a preferred destination for visiting.

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The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai (Dubai Tourism) stressed the importance of the role played by international partners in the hospitality sector, and their effective contribution to accelerating the recovery of the tourism sector in the Emirate, while Dubai strengthens its strategic partnerships in local and international markets to prepare for the post-pandemic phase. "Corona".

Issam Kazim, Executive Director of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, praised, during his recent meeting with the officials of the “Marriott World” chain in Dubai, the support provided by this leading brand in the hospitality sector, and its efforts to make Dubai a safe and preferred destination to visit, which contributes In enhancing confidence among international travelers.

Kazem pointed to the contributions made by partners and stakeholders, such as Marriott International, to achieve stability in the sector, and reviewed the performance levels of the sector during the past seven months of this year, noting the growth in the number of international visitors to reach about three million, As well as the high occupancy rate of hotel facilities, so that Dubai ranks second in the world after London and Paris in terms of hotel occupancy rate, with an average rate of 61%, during the period from January to July of this year.

He stressed the need to take advantage of all efforts made to attract more international visitors, especially with the preparations to host "Expo 2020 Dubai", in addition to the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of the UAE, and pointed out that with the hospitality sector employing working cadres, whether citizens or residents, " Dubai Tourism also emphasizes the need for hotels to use the interactive electronic platform “Dubai Approach”, in order to develop the capabilities of workers in the tourism sector, whose job duties require dealing directly with visitors to Dubai.

For his part, Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East at Marriott International, Sandeep Walia, said, "Thanks to the directives of its wise and inspiring leadership, as well as the efforts of (Dubai Tourism), it has enhanced the confidence of travelers, as it has maintained its position as one of the destinations. Favorite world to visit.

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