Remote, flexible work to boost travel spending by UAE, Saudi travelers in 2023

Remote, flexible work to boost travel spending by UAE, Saudi travelers in 2023

Residents of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia will increase their travel spending in 2023 as the sector continues to experience a strong recovery post-COVID-19 largely driven by flexible and remote working options, an expert told Al Arabiya English on Tuesday.

Hospitality behemoth Marriott International found that 93 percent of people surveyed in both markets said they were planning to go on vacation, with around 66 percent saying they will be planning more breaks than in 2022.

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“Travel trends for 2023 are more interesting than ever due to the unique situation we are in, as we look ahead to the way consumers plan to travel this year. What comes across very clearly is a resurgence in the sector based in large part on increased confidence amongst travelers, with most planning to spend more than last year and the demand for luxury with travelers in the UAEand Saudi Arabia remaining strong,” said Neal Jones, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Marriott International in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

“This clearly shows great optimism, but also that people will be ring-fencing holiday spending.”

Some key travel trends expected to dominate the