UAE’s New Year celebrations create unprecedented hospitality demand

  • Date: 01-Jan-2024
  • Source: Gulf News
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:UAE
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UAE’s New Year celebrations create unprecedented hospitality demand



Shemi Mohsen, Complex Director of Sales/Government at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, St.Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, St.Regis, said the hospitality sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has witnessed a significant increase in occupancy rates since the beginning of the current winter season. “This rise is attributed to a substantial increase in tourist flows,” said Mohsen. He said that the tourist momentum in Abu Dhabi, especially with the advent of various seasons, significant events, and activities during the New Year 2024, would continue. ?

Omar S Al-Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Nirvana Tours and Logistics, said Abu Dhabi is witnessing a growing influx of tourists and hotel guests from various nationalities, mainly from Europe, Russia, Italy, and the UK.?

Hotels and restaurants in Dubai were buzzing with activity on December 31, according to hoteliers in the Emirate. Hosni A.Hadi, CEO of Carlton Hotels, said occupancy rates hit 100 per cent in three of the brand’s Dubai hotels two days before New Year’s Eve. Reservations for this night had surpassed 90 per cent more than two weeks ago.?

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has also reported a notable increase in passenger numbers. Approximately 4.4 million passengers were expected to use the