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Experts in the tourism and hotels sector stated that hotels in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman are experiencing a high turnout of tourists, with the beginning of the winter season, characterized by its mild weather. The experts stated to the Deutsch Press Agency (DPA) that Hotels in Doha and some cities in the Sultanate of Oman and the UAE have recorded high occupancy rates up to 90% since the beginning of this month and some of them have raised the “No vacancy” sign. The flights arriving to Hamad Airport are witnessing a high occupancy rate with the beginning of the tourism season. The hotel expert Antoine SAYEGH, Chairman of Gloria Hotels & Resorts Group in the Gulf said that “Occupancy rates have increased since the beginning of this month, especially in the UAE, with tourists arriving from Europe and Asia”.

He mentioned that occupancy rates in Gloria hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi rose from 70% to 98% and reached 100% on some days and they had to organize waiting lists. “The start of the school holiday in Saudi Arabia and the influx of Saudis to tourism in Dubai contributed to the high raise in occupancy rates». “The tourism sector in the Gulf countries is witnessing significant growth, year after year, and has become one of the most important sectors supporting the economy,” said the hotel expert Moutaz AL Khayyat. He moved on to add that “the great integration between governments and the private sector has led to the significant development of this sector, and thanks to this integration, the desert is a top destination for tourists when they think of visiting the Gulf, with the availability of services that facilitate tourism and safari in the desert areas”. Mr. Moutaz Al Khayyat pointed out that the Gulf cities are competing to introduce new tourism products in order to increase their share of the tourism movement which is being registered in this sector, as well as the contribution of the real estate, commercial and industrial movement in marketing the countries in the region regarding the level of tourism. He added that the expectations indicate that the sector will maintain high growth rates next year, especially with the increasing number of tourism projects underway and the number of hotel rooms to be delivered in Dubai and Doha over the coming months”. Mr. Moutaz Al Khayyat said “there is a great need to increase the number of hotel rooms to accommodate the expected numbers of tourists in the UAE and Qatar”.

David WISLON, Managing Director of Waldorf Astoria in Dubai, said: “the months of November, December and January are witnessing a significant increase in hotel bookings”. He stated that Dubai’s excellence in providing innovative tourism products has contributed in attracting tourists from European countries, especially Britain and Germany, pointing out that during their hotel’s accommodation, tourists will find meals from various restaurants and relaxation services at the health club as well as a view to pleasant natural landscapes. In addition, the hotel expert Patrick ANTAKY, Manager of Le Meridian Al Aqah Hotel in Fujairah added that “the UAE offers tourists leisure, shopping and hotel services which provide them a chance to relax and enjoy the Gulf atmosphere during winter season”.

He pointed out that the hotels include trained and highly qualified hospitality staff to deal with the tourists, by providing the best service for tourists looking for leisure services, or marine leisure services and diving. Mr. ANTAKY, Manager of Le Meridian Al Aqah Hotel in Fujairah, also pointed out that the hotels are keen to provide “Kids Club” which has become one of the main attractions of the hotel, where children spend their time in the care of professionals, providing them with games and engaging in recreational activities whereas the parents spend their time on the beaches. He also pointed out that this concept, led Le Meridian Al Aqah hotel to spend a large budget to develop the kids’ club and expand its services to receive more children, and offer them activities suitable for all different ages.

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