It rose 10 days before the start of the exhibition, and stabilized between 85 and 95%

Specialists: Hotel occupancy is a direct reflection of the success of "Expo 2020 Dubai"

The events accompanying the exhibition boosted the high turnout locally and internationally.

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A number of economists working in the tourism sector confirmed that "Expo 2020 Dubai", which is about 50% of its age, has had various direct and comprehensive effects, foremost of which is the rise in hotel occupancy rates during the last quarter of this year, as well as the consolidation of the mental image of the Emirates in the world. It is a young and developed country, capable of achieving exceptionally and impressively.

They pointed out that the occupancy rate began to rise about 10 days before the launch of the "Expo", and continued to rise to settle between 85 and 95 percent, which is higher than the occupancy rates in 2019 before the pandemic of the emerging Corona virus "Covid 19".

They pointed out that the events accompanying the event boosted the high turnout locally and globally, in addition to the coincidence of a series of conferences and economic and cultural events that were held during the elapsed period of the “Expo”, including the “Dubai Air Show 2021”, the World Summit for Industry and Manufacturing, and other conferences and events that It was witnessed by "Expo 2020 Dubai".

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Najeeb Al Shamsi, the economic advisor and director general of Al Masar Center for Economic Studies, said that the high hotel occupancy rate in the UAE, especially Dubai, is a direct manifestation of the effects of Expo 2020 Dubai, which is close to the expiration of 50% of its period from October 1, 2021 until March 31, 2022.

He added that the high demand for hotels and real estate is a direct manifestation of the immediate effects of "Expo 2020, Dubai", while the impact extends after the end of the event for several years, by enhancing investor confidence in Dubai's ability to organize the best international exhibitions and events.

Occupancy and spending

In turn, a member of the National Advisory Board of the British Investment and Securities Institute in the Emirates, Wadah Al-Taha, said that the massive organization of the "Expo" enhanced the reputation of the exhibition, and motivated many around the world to come to the UAE, praising the initial results of the global event in terms of hotel occupancy rates and high spending. in the consumer sector.

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For his part, the General Manager of the “Truth” company for economic and administrative consultancy, Reda Musallam, said that the effects of “Expo 2020 Dubai” on the national economy are not limited to one sector of the gross domestic product, but rather affected all sectors, referring to the direct effects that appeared in The tourism sector, exhibitions and travel, wholesale and retail trade, and the flow of foreign currency into the arteries of the banking sector through visitors to the exhibition from outside the country. He explained that the exhibition had a great impact, represented in raising the mental image of the UAE in front of the entire world, that the UAE is a young, advanced country that provides a quality of life for its residents and visitors that is not available anywhere else in the world, in addition to the series of conferences that took place on the sidelines of the exhibition, which constituted a positive reflection. on the products of the state and other countries, and the formation of trade and economic relations with the countries and exhibiting companies, indicating that these effects will be announced and measured accurately after the expo ends.

Events and conferences

In the same context, Hosni Abdel Hadi, CEO of Carlton Hotels, said that hotel occupancy began to rise 10 days before the launch of “Expo 2020 Dubai”, and it increased significantly, achieving huge effects in the sector industry and hotel revenues, pointing out that the Dubai Airshow The conferences, the industry summit, and the events that were held in conjunction with the “Expo” during the last quarter of the year, boosted the activity and economic mobility.

He pointed to the confidence of tourists from all over the world, in the preventive and precautionary measures taken by the UAE, to confront the “Corona” virus, with the availability of the vaccine, ease of movement and movement, and the multiplicity of restaurants and open spaces suitable for different cultures.

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In addition, the general manager of Tamani Marina Hotel, Walid Al-Awa, revealed that the occupancy rates during the last quarter of the year ranged between 85 and 95 percent, a very high rate that exceeded the occupancy rates recorded in 2019, stressing that the New Year celebrations push many to come. To the UAE to enjoy the weather and festive atmosphere, entertainment centers, shopping and other good lifestyles.

Strict safety measures

Expo 2020 Dubai announced that the number of visits will continue to rise significantly, reaching eight million and 67 thousand and 12 visits until December 27, while the most important global event in 2021 continues to welcome visitors amid the application of high levels of safety and precautionary health measures.

The exhibition achieves these visits in light of strict safety measures to combat the “Covid-19” pandemic, with the aim of protecting everyone on the site, and these measures include the mandatory placing of masks in both indoor and outdoor spaces, and imposing this on visitors, all employees and participants.

37 million virtual visits

The number of virtual visits to "Expo 2020 Dubai" has increased to 37 million visits as of December 27, at a time when more than three million children from all over the world in the last 20 days have enjoyed watching the series of animated films for the virtual school, which is now available in six languages.

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