Dubai Tourism and Commercial Marketing Corporation has stated that the emirate is making great efforts to reassure local tourists and international travelers, that it is a safe destination and committed to the health and welfare of its residents and visitors, noting in this context a strict commitment to preventive measures and measures.
Issam Kazim, Executive Director of the Foundation affiliated with the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai (Dubai Tourism), said that the initiatives that will support the tourism sector are to provide exceptional offers and experiences for customers.
Innovation and adaptation
In detail, Issam Kazim, Executive Director of the Dubai Foundation for Tourism and Commercial Marketing, said that Dubai's strategy in dealing with the Corona virus was based on several basic stages in the framework of the gradual return to various sectors, including the tourism sector, taking advantage of its ability to innovate and the ability to adapt With the evolving nature of the global travel industry, indicating that Dubai is an integrated and diversified tourist destination offering visitors many different experiences.
Kazem added, during his participation yesterday in the sessions of the second day of the virtual event for the Arab travel market, that the strategy of dealing with "Corona" was to implement the main measures and strict adherence to health protocols and various preventive measures to ensure the health and safety of all societies across the UAE, and the adoption of programs And initiatives to support the most affected economic sectors and help them overcome the crisis in the short term to ensure operational sustainability.
He pointed out that, in addition, the return flights were started in cooperation with airlines, airports, embassies and consulates.
Great efforts
And Kazim indicated that Dubai witnessed, in the future, a gradual reopening of economic sectors and markets and started preparing for travel, noting that the emirate is making great efforts to reassure local tourists and international travelers from abroad that Dubai is a safe destination committed to the health and well-being of residents and guests.
He mentioned that Emirates Airlines has resumed its flights to nine destinations, while the beaches of hotels were reopened and water sports activities resumed in the emirate, in addition to gradually reopening restaurants in Dubai with reduced working hours and limited capacity along with strict adherence to health and safety guidelines.
Revive the industry
Kazem said that the next stage will be to gradually reopen the tourism sector and restore confidence in the travel sector, pointing out that the initiatives that will support the revival of the tourism industry will be to provide exceptional offers and experiences for customers, which will be specially designed to suit the "new natural situation" of tourism.
He added that marketing communications, campaigns and activities will be intensified across the main markets, especially through social media platforms to preserve the global consideration.
He said that the rapid and decisive response of the state in dealing with the Corona pandemic, in addition to the strength and durability of infrastructure and investment in digital infrastructure and technologies, are all factors that enhance the confidence of investors and businesses in the local economy.
High priority
Kazem stressed that "Dubai Tourism" is in constant contact with stakeholders and ensuring their needs, with a focus on developing the stimulus package in line with their needs, pointing out that maintaining Dubai's strategic tourism partnerships is a top priority.
He added, "We will invest more in technology, innovation and other fields, especially in health and safety programs during the coming period," noting that detailed reopening guidelines have been developed for both government and private institutions, including the hotel and hospitality sector.
Strong growth rates
Issam Kazim, Executive Director of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commercial Marketing, said that the Emirate received more than 16.73 million visitors last year, an increase of 5.1% compared to 2018, as it exceeded the expectations of global tourism growth, and Dubai ranked fourth in the world in terms of visits For the fifth consecutive year, according to the 2019 MasterCard Worldwide Cities Index.
Kazem pointed out that before global restrictions were imposed on travel due to the “Corona” epidemic, the tourism industry in Dubai began in 2020 to register strong growth rates, receiving 3.27 million international visitors during the past January and February, with a growth rate of 4.2% compared to the same period in 2019 .
Intensify marketing communications, campaigns and activities across the main markets.