The Ministry of Economy reported that hotel-establishment revenues reached AED 24.6 billion in the first half of 2024, a 7% increase from the same period a year earlier.
What the official release says
The ministry described tourism as an important contributor to the national economy and linked the sector’s performance to the country’s Tourism Strategy 2031.
Context for readers
The figure covers hotel-establishment revenues reported for a six-month period. It is not the same as total tourism spending, GDP contribution or government revenue.
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