Over 30 Percent of UAE Travellers Plan to Travel Abroad in Next 3-6 Months

Over 30 Percent of UAE Travellers Plan to Travel Abroad in Next 3-6 Months

About 33% of UAE travellers plan on taking a vacation abroad in the next 3-6 months compared to 25% in Saudi Arabia and 20% in Egypt, according to regional travel data insights.

The data was revealed at the global Tourism Acceleration Program in the Mena region, a program designed to boost innovation and digital transformation in the tourism sector, hosted by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in partnership with Google.

The second edition of online event targeted the tourism sector the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt by providing key insights and market intelligence for effective tourism planning.

It was attended by UNWTO Member States' tourism ministers, top travel associations, tourism boards and Destination Marketing Organizations from across the region. Participants gained first-hand access to UNWTO and Google's insights of the tourism sector and developed new strategies for a more sustainable recovery.

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “UNWTO is proud to partner with Google to bring the power of innovation and digital transformation to tourism across the Middle East region. The effective use of data can help destinations of all sizes grow their tourism sectors, while at the same time providing key insights into how tourism can be managed responsibly and inclusively, with