Hotels and travel agencies: In conjunction with the holiday season and the New Year's Eve
Dubai is witnessing an active tourist season...and hotel occupancy reaches 100%
The great attraction of Dubai makes it the preferred choice for various segments of visitors.
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Officials of hotel groups and travel agencies confirmed that Dubai will witness, during next December, an active tourist season, with the influx of travelers from various international markets, in conjunction with the holiday season and the occasion of New Year's Day, noting that most hotels will achieve record occupancy levels ranging between 95 and 100. %.
active season
Fathi Khogli, regional director of the Hyatt Hotels Group in Dubai and general manager of the Grand Hyatt Hotel, said, “During this period of the year, Dubai is witnessing an active tourist season, with the influx of travelers from various markets around the world, as it is a tourist destination. First for the holiday season, ”noting that“ the great attractiveness of Dubai, as one of the best destinations on the international tourism map, makes it the preferred choice for various segments of visitors.
Khojaly added that "hotel occupancy rates exceed 90%, at a time when some establishments record full occupancy rates of 100%," pointing out that "these results are being achieved, despite the entry of thousands of new hotel rooms into the emirate's market."
He stressed that "the strong demand also increases the emirate's attractiveness, as it is a major investment destination in the hospitality sector," noting that the great diversity of the tourism product in Dubai increases its attractiveness to various segments of visitors, as the emirate hosts luxury and medium-sized facilities, as well as "holiday home" options. And hotel apartments, pointing out that «the emirate continues to continuously add many tourist attractions to its portfolio, including iconic landmarks, or new attractions».
high demand
For his part, Walid Al-Awa, General Manager of the Tamani Marina Hotel, said, "Dubai is witnessing, during the months of November and December, very high demand, with a noticeable increase in hotel occupancy rates," pointing out that "the movement of confirmed reservations indicates a season." Strong tourism in the coming weeks ».
Al-Awa pointed out that "Dubai's global tourist attractiveness, and the various entertainment destinations and options it provides, contribute mainly to attracting visitors from all international markets," pointing out that "an increasing percentage of tourists around the world choose Dubai every year as a first destination for the holiday season, With its moderate temperatures and its global reputation.
Al-Awa stressed the prominent role of the events hosted by Dubai in raising the rates of tourism flow, noting that «the emirate is a global destination for leisure tourism, family tourism, business and conferences, as well as medical tourism, sports and cultural events».
Al-Awa pointed to the strong return of flow levels from the Gulf market, compared to levels before the "Covid-19" pandemic, including the Omani and Saudi markets.
He said, "With the lifting of travel restrictions related to (Corona) around the world, we expect tourism flow rates in Dubai to reach high levels," pointing out that "hotel facilities in the emirate are achieving a strong performance during the current period, reaching their peak in the second half." From next December, a large part of the establishments will record full occupancy levels of 100%.
He pointed out that the increase in tourism flow rates from the European market reaches its peak from December 13 to the first week of January 2023, pointing out that family tourism and group tourism have also returned to their usual strong levels.
Strong levels
In the same context, the CEO of the Time Hotels Group, Muhammad Awadallah, said, "The demand for the hotel market in Dubai has reached strong levels since the beginning of November 2022, at a time when it is expected to reach its peak next December, specifically from The second half, ”noting that Dubai is the first and foremost choice and tourist destination around the year for the holiday season.
Awad Allah added, "Tourist flow rates from all markets are at strong levels during the current period, especially from the European and Gulf markets," noting that Dubai is a "difficult number" on the global tourism map, and a preferred choice for millions of visitors around the world during this period of the year. .
He emphasized that «the diverse activities and events, as well as the entertainment options that Dubai provides, make it a favorite destination throughout the year».
And he indicated that "hotel establishments in the emirate achieved strong performance levels during the last quarter of the year, as most of them exceeded the financial goals that they set at the beginning of the year," noting that "hotel room revenues exceeded pre-pandemic levels, despite the large number of new rooms that entered." market over the past months.
Awad Allah revealed that "most hotels will achieve occupancy levels ranging between 95 and 100%, in conjunction with the Christmas holidays and New Year's Eve," noting that "Dubai's attractiveness is also enhanced in light of the diversity of its tourism product."
Trips and reservations
In addition, the general manager of Belhasa Tourism Company, Narouz Sarkis, said, "The demand for flights coming to Dubai witnessed a continuous increase during the last quarter of this year, while we expect it to reach its peak in the second half of next December, and that Many flights record 100% full occupancy rates, coinciding with the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Sarkis added, "Dubai has begun to receive early reservations from international tourists to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays in the emirate, especially from the European market, and other regional and Asian markets." Visitor segments.
He continued: «With moderate temperatures during this period of the year, and the great attractiveness that Dubai enjoys, in addition to the ease of air connectivity and visa facilities, we expect large numbers of people to celebrate in Dubai during next December», pointing out that «the rate of reservations is on the rise. Continuing, and we may witness more reservations at the last moment.
He explained that «the high tourist demand for Dubai extends to the first week of January next year 2023», pointing to the continued demand for Dubai with regard to the business and conference tourism sector, and leisure tourism, which strongly supports growth indicators during the first months of next year.
Wego:
1.4 million searches for flights
Mamoun Humaidan, Head of Commercial Operations and General Manager for the Middle East, North Africa and India at Wego, which specializes in the travel services and online reservations sector, said: “Union Day for the UAE is witnessing a high demand for travel from the UAE, and we have also monitored through our website an increase in The number of searches and reservations in the country, especially with the distinguished events in the UAE during this period ».
And he continued, "We recorded about one million and 400 thousand searches from abroad to the UAE during this November, an increase of 30% compared to October."
He added, "The average ticket price during the current month to the UAE is about $367 (1,344 dirhams), while the average length of stay for hotel reservations is about five days."
He pointed out that "markets from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, as well as regional and Arab markets, are at the forefront of searches for flights and hotel accommodation to Dubai."
A boom in travel
Emirates Airlines confirmed that it is witnessing a boom in travel, for departures, arrivals and transit (transit) until the end of next December.
The airline attributed the increased demand for travel to the increase in the number of visitors coming to Dubai with the mild weather, the UAE Union Day holiday and the year-end holiday season, in addition to the series of sporting and entertainment events and events that are organized in the country, expecting to reach the seasonal peak of travel for the holiday season starting from the 16th. December onwards.
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