UAE Hotel Searches, Bookings Soar Despite Pandemic Outbreak

UAE Hotel Searches, Bookings Soar Despite Pandemic Outbreak

This means that bookings are starting to look more similar to those experienced last year, which was consistently the case through February to March before Covid-19 hit. Since then, levels have mostly been down YoY, it added in its "Covid-19: Insights on Travel Impact, Middle East and Africa - November Overview“.

In recent weeks international hotel searches have also displayed a positive trajectory as travel restrictions to the UAE are lifted or loosened. This could also be a reflection of the region heading into what is traditionally considered the 'peak season' in the UAE, with slightly cooler weather, and more tourists planning trips.

Another factor that could be positively impacting search and booking volumes is the recent news shared by the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing of the new virtual