Visas in the new normal as demand for global travel revives
  • Date: 22-Jun-2023
  • Source: Gulf News
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:UAE
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Visas in the new normal as demand for global travel revives

Over the last decade, the boom in international travel has been unparalleled. What was once a luxury is now a necessity - to take a break, explore new destinations, immerse in new cultures. Even for business travellers, the world has become glocal, and crossing borders for meetings and events has become the norm for building stronger networks. It will take some time to forget the months it took for borders to our favourite destinations to reopen. Post-pandemic the demand for international travel has been unprecedented, leading to higher volumes of applications than ever seen before. Hazy days and school breaks make summer the perfect time to plan a getaway, leading to high demand for international travel, especially from the Middle East. With the Eid Al Adha holidays coinciding with the summer season, we are seeing an increased demand for visas ahead of it. The geographic location of UAE allows citizens and residents to enjoy proximity and accessibility to most of the world’s favourite destinations, putting international travel in high demand for all holidays. The summer of 2023 has already seen increased volumes of visa applications, with no signs of slowing down. While the industry expected a slow but resilient recovery