For the second time in history, a global destination has won the title for two consecutive years from “Trip Advisor”

Dubai is the best global destination in the "Travelers' Choice 2023" awards

• Dubai continues to assert its position as the best city in the world to live, work and visit.

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Dubai was crowned the best global destination in the “Travelers’ Choice 2023” awards from “Trip Advisor”, the largest travel platform in the world, for the second year in a row.

This reflects the leading position of Dubai as one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the world, and confirms the continuation of steady steps towards achieving one of the ambitious goals set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, within the "Dubai Economic Agenda D33". With regard to making Dubai one of the three most important global destinations for visitors in the areas of specialized tourism and business, as well as confirming its position as the best city in the world to live, work and visit.

The second time

The announcement of choosing Dubai came at the top of the international classification of the world's favorite destinations for travelers for the year 2023 during the annual ceremony held by "Trip Advisor", which is the second time in history that a global destination has won the title for two consecutive years.

A global achievement

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, expressed his pride in this great achievement.

His Highness said: “A few days after the launch of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's economic agenda for the next 10 years, and its objectives included confirming Dubai's position among the top three global destinations for tourism and business;

This global achievement, for the second year in a row, and the choice of millions of travelers from around the world, confirms Dubai's competence and ability to achieve this goal, and highlights its position as one of the destinations that enjoys great confidence and widespread international appreciation.

Tourist diversity

His Highness noted the importance of this achievement, and the elements it relied on, saying: “The great diversity of the tourism sector between holiday tourism, business tourism, and exhibitions and conferences in Dubai is supported by high-level infrastructure, tourism, service and entertainment facilities that are highly distinguished by international standards, and logistical facilities and services.” Among the best in the world .. elements that work does not depend on developing and raising the level of quality and efficiency, so that Dubai will always remain the preferred city, and the inspiring model in finding everything necessary to welcome its guests from different countries of the world and ensure their comfort and happiness.

Exemplary collaboration

His Highness, the Crown Prince of Dubai, thanked everyone who contributed to achieving this achievement, which comes as a result of exemplary cooperation between the government and private sectors, as part of a partnership aimed at strengthening Dubai's steps on the path of global leadership in various fields, especially in the tourism and travel sector, stressing the continuation of work to consolidate That status, upgrading it by adopting best practices, and confirming Dubai's role in shaping the future of this vital sector globally, by providing new and advanced models for quality standards in tourism and travel, and providing all the visitor's needs to ensure comfort and happiness.

vision and efforts

For his part, Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, said: “The vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, aimed at making Dubai the city of the future, and the best destination in the world to live and work. And the visit is the approach on which we work, at a time when the tireless efforts made by various parties and partners contributed to Dubai winning the title of the best global destination for the second year in a row.

He added: «The tourism sector is a fundamental pillar in the growth and diversity of Dubai's economy, as it contributes to continuing to enhance our offers, provide exceptional experiences for guests, develop the sector and improve the skills of its workers to accelerate the growth of the sector, which reflected positively on Dubai's economy, as well as strengthening the emirate's position as a destination. Attractive to business and talented people.

Tourism product

In turn, Issam Kazim, Executive Director of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: “Dubai continues to consolidate its leading position in the global tourism sector, inspired by the vision of our leadership, and this award constitutes a new incentive that pushes us to enhance our presence among the most prominent tourist destinations in the coming years.”

Kazim continued: «Dubai's distinction stands out in its unique ability to surprise its guests every time through a variety of renewable offers that establish its authenticity and long-standing traditions, and we have succeeded in highlighting these advantages through a series of global marketing campaigns, with the support of about 3000 partners in around the world, which has contributed to attracting more travel enthusiasts who want to explore the famous landmarks in Dubai ».

Hamdan bin Mohammed:

• "A global achievement, a few days after the launch of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Economic Agenda, with objectives that include confirming Dubai's position among the top three global destinations for visitors."

• "Work does not stop in developing Dubai's tourism capabilities and raising its quality and efficiency, so that it will always remain an inspiring model in welcoming and delighting guests."

• "We continue to affirm Dubai's role in shaping the future of the sector globally by providing new and advanced models of quality standards in travel and tourism."

selection mechanism

The winners of the "Travelers' Choice 2023" awards are selected in a unique way, as millions of travelers from around the world provide their assessments and opinions completely independently about the various destinations, activities and experiences that they offer.

It covers all traveler reviews and ratings for any independent destination within a 12-month period, from November 1, 2021, to October 31, 2022.

12.82 million visitors

The Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai revealed that the emirate received 12.82 million international visitors between January and November 2022, compared to 6.02 million visitors during the same period in 2021. During the 11 months of last year, Dubai witnessed the reception of guests in 794 hotel establishments, and provided 145 One thousand and 98 hotel rooms, with a hotel occupancy rate of 73%, is among the highest occupancy rates in the world.

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