Managers: The “decision” coincided with the winter season, which has a positive impact on tourist flows
“Easing precautionary measures” raises hotel occupancy expectations to exceed 85%
The easing of precautionary measures came as a result of the safe health situation in the country.
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Officials and managers of tourism companies, hotels and commercial centers said that the easing of precautionary measures related to "Corona" comes with the beginning of the winter tourist season in the country.
They told «Emirates Today» that the decision raises the rates of incoming tourism to the UAE by more than 15%, and also increases hotel occupancy to rates of more than 85%.
They added that the easing of procedures also encourages an increase in the number of shopping centers and entertainment areas, noting that it increases shopping and retail sales by at least 10%.
Excellent move
In detail, the Executive Director of Projects and Development at Nirvana Travel and Tourism, Omar Al-Ali, said that easing the precautionary measures related to the “Covid-19” pandemic, at the state level, is an excellent step that confirms that the situation is completely safe and stable, noting that the decision came at a time with the beginning of the pandemic. The winter tourist season starts from October to May each year.
Al-Ali explained that easing the procedures raises the rates of incoming tourism to the country, and encourages more international visitors to visit the UAE at rates of more than 15%, whether for entertainment tourism or business tourism, which is witnessing great activity with the holding of many scheduled conferences and exhibitions, or exhibitions that were postponed due to the repercussions of « As well as the influx of football fans to the country in light of the imminent start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
He added that expectations were indicating an increase in the number of visitors to the UAE during the current year compared to last year, but the easing of procedures will raise the number of visitors at higher rates due to its positive impact on tourist flows during the last quarter of the year.
Al-Ali pointed out that the UAE implemented the precautionary measures in an excellent manner during the pandemic, which gave safety to visitors and residents of the country.
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For his part, the CEO of “Jewan” Hotel Management Company, Ahmed Haseeb, agreed with Al-Ali that easing a number of “Corona” restrictions came at exactly the time, explaining that this would raise hotel occupancy in the country to rates exceeding 85%, expecting that The number of hotel visitors and visitors also increases after extending the validity of the green pass to 30 days for citizens and residents instead of 14 days, and extending its validity for visitors from three days to a week.
Haseeb said that there is a great demand for hotels in the country, and that the winter season bookings are very promising, stressing that easing the precautionary measures will support the winter season more.
He added that the easing of procedures, and the absence of injuries, reassures visitors and residents that the health situation is safe, and encourages an increase in domestic tourism.
Increase conferences
In turn, the Director of Sales Department at the Sofitel Corniche Hotel - Abu Dhabi, Radhi Ali Baz, said that easing the precautionary measures supports an increase in the organization of conferences, meetings and exhibitions, and an increase in the flow of business groups visiting the country during the coming period by more than 10%, especially since The timing of the decision is very appropriate, as it comes at the beginning of the tourist season and the weather has improved.
Baz added that easing the procedures would raise hotel occupancy during the coming period by increasing business and leisure tourism, as well as increasing domestic tourism rates, pointing out that easing restrictions related to "Corona" increases the sense of safety and reassurance.
Shopping Center
In the same context, the official in the management of one of the commercial centers, Samir Asaad, said that easing the precautionary measures will undoubtedly lead to an increase in the number of shopping centers and recreational areas by more than 15%, especially in Abu Dhabi, which requires green traffic to visit these centers.
He added that easing restrictions supports an increase in shopping operations and an increase in retail sales by up to 10%, expecting that this will lead to an increase in the number of shopping hours in general.
Al-Suwaidi: The decision greatly restores life to normal
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The Director-General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saif Al-Suwaidi, welcomed the decision to ease the precautionary measures, describing it as an important decision welcomed by the entire aviation sector, as it would greatly restore life to normal.
He explained that the precautionary measures before and after the mitigation do not constitute a major obstacle for most segments of travelers, expecting that the decision will have an impact on increasing travel and tourism.
Al Suwaidi confirmed that the UAE was one of the first countries to lift travel restrictions, and then lift the stone requirements upon arrival, adding: “Therefore, we have witnessed a positive impact on the travel and tourism sector since the end of last year, despite the mutations (Corona), and there has also been a significant increase in movement.” compared to last year.”
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