Staywell expects strong bookings and 100% hotel occupancy rates

The UAE is preparing for an active tourist season, starting next October

• Dubai topped the world in hotel occupancy during the first quarter of this year.

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• Rohit Vig: "The hospitality sector in the UAE is witnessing a remarkable recovery, continuing its growth and recording rates that exceeded the pre-pandemic period."

• The Emirates will witness an increase in the number of tourists with the decrease in the temperature and the return of the best tourist attractions in Dubai to receive its visitors.

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Staywell Holdings, a hotel management company, stated that the UAE is preparing for an active tourist season during the coming period, starting from October 2022, noting that the summer season recorded encouraging results, as hotels witnessed 30% better occupancy and sales compared to the same period. from previous years.

The company told «Emirates Today», that with the decrease in temperatures and the return of the best tourist attractions in Dubai to receive its visitors, the UAE will witness a momentum in the number of tourists, expecting a remarkable increase in demand with strong reservations and occupancy rates of 100%.

She pointed out that the World Cup, which will be held in Qatar, will play a major role in boosting the demand for the travel and tourism sector in the UAE.

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In detail, Rohit Vig, Vice President of Development at Staywell Holdings, said that the hospitality sector in the UAE is witnessing a remarkable recovery, and continues to thrive, as it recorded rates that exceeded the pre-pandemic period, explaining that the main credit for this is due to directives The state and its support for all sectors to ensure a rapid recovery of the country and a stronger return to the labor market.

Vig added to "Emirates Today", "Expo 2020 Dubai had the greatest merit, as it helped to promote the rapid measures of recovery, which in turn led to an increase in tourism and the subsequent increase in hotel occupancy, so that Dubai ranked first in the world. world in hotel occupancy in the first quarter of this year.”

encouraging results

He stated that the achievements of the tourism sector in the country will continue during 2022, as it is expected that the third quarter of the year, which includes the summer months, will record encouraging results, because the summer season in general is witnessing a period of stagnation in the region, noting that the country's hotels recorded better occupancy and sales by a percentage. 30% since the beginning of summer compared to the same period in previous years.

And he indicated that, as we approach September, the UAE will witness a momentum in the number of tourists due to the decline in high temperatures, and as a result of the region's leadership in the field of leisure tourism, expecting a remarkable increase in demand, occupancy rates, as well as sales.

Waiting period

Vig pointed out that the last quarter of the year is undoubtedly the most awaited period for the hospitality sector annually, explaining that from October, the next six months will be the busiest due to the favorable weather and the return of the best tourist attractions in Dubai to receive their visitors.

He said that the tourism sector is expected to witness an active season during the coming period, pointing out that the UAE is preparing to receive visitors in the golden season of tourism, as expectations indicate that it will attract a large number of tourists in the period called "the best time of the year" to visit the country.

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He pointed out that the World Cup, which will be held in Qatar, will play a major role in the tourist attraction, noting that while the hotels located around the airport are a preferred destination for World Cup guests, due to the ease of transit, other hotels are also preparing to serve visitors by providing free airport transfer services along with Along with the best deals, amenities and offers.

He added that since many visitors prefer to take advantage of opportunities to make the most of their visit, it is likely that they are planning a vacation to the UAE before or after the event.

complementary role

Vig stressed that the aviation sector also plays a complementary role, as it will indirectly contribute to strengthening the hospitality sector in the region in the coming months, noting that with the decline in Corona's fears for the travel sector, airlines will witness the peak of the summer season in reservations along with flights. Transit through Dubai.

He said: “The establishments operating in the hospitality sector offer irresistible deals to attract football enthusiasts, in addition to remarkable promotions in restaurants, as they designed special room packages for internal guests, including their transfers in (limousines), exclusive personal assistant services and menus for the World Cup. For every match.

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Vig explained that hotel occupancy rates in the country have already increased by 20% to 25%, and inquiries surrounding World Cup dates have doubled, indicating strong bookings and 100% occupancy.

He added that the hotels have already planned for 30-40% of their capacity for incoming guests during the World Cup, noting that the attractive deals and packages will help spark the interest of tourists and football fans from all over the world.

• 30% increase in occupancy and sales of state hotels since the beginning of the summer.

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