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Dubai Reaches a 1 Year Milestone Since It Has Reopened to Foreign Guests

This month, Dubai marks an important date – it has been one year since the emirate reopened its borders for international travelers on July 7, 2020. The pandemic messed the plans of many countries around the world. What year was it for the emirate’s hospitality industry? Did hotels in Dubai get any guests or manage to become profitable? The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (or simply Dubai Tourism) published a report that casts some light upon the visitor statistics.

According to the report, more than 3.7 million overnight travelers arrived in Dubai during the period from July 2020 to May 2021. This once again proves an important role of Dubai in global tourism. More than 1.7 million visitors out of 3.7 million arrived between July and December 2020, and the remaining 2 million guests visited the city during the first five months of 2021. This proves that tourism rebounds despite the troubles caused by the pandemic. The diversity of source markets is another reason for such a high number of guests during the COVID-19 era. This is a fundamental strength of Dubai. Many destinations that rely primarily on visitors from certain countries faced a drastic decline in the number of tourists.

Despite a decent number of guests, Dubai has remained one of the safest destinations in the world because of its precautionary regime. The city hasn’t dropped its plans to host Expo 2020 and expects to use its high safety standards to ensure security and an enjoyable experience for all guests.

Of course, travel restrictions made it much harder for Dubai hotels to maintain their occupancy levels. India and the UK remained the top source markets for Dubai, followed by Russia, Pakistan, and Egypt. The city also recorded a growing number of guests from certain CIS countries like Ukraine and Kazakhstan, as well as from some East African countries like Sudan and Ethiopia. All these countries have been in the top 15 source markets for the emirate since its reopening in July 2020.

With added domestic demand from Emiratis and expatriates, the occupancy of hotels in Dubai grew from 35% in July 2020 to 58% in May 2021. The occupancy was the highest in December 2020 (69%), followed by strong January 2021 with hotel occupancy of 66%. This made Dubai hotels the second most occupied globally after Singapore and ahead of such prominent tourist destinations as Paris and London.

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Ulm travel guide

A major university center, this is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. There are many tourists here at any time of a year. People are attracted by unique places of interest, cozy restaurants and wide selection of shops. Ulm Cathedral is the main symbol of the city. The height of the main tower reaches 161 meters. This tower is considered the highest one in the world; its top is equipped with an observation deck, which features a breathtaking panorama of the city. The interior of the … Read further

Cuisine of Tenerife

An acquaintance with peculiarities of Canarian cuisine becomes one of the favorite entertainments for Tenerife guests. Perhaps the main feature of the local cuisine is a delicious malvasia wine, which has enjoyed a great popularity among foreign visitors since Shakespeare’s times. Each national restaurant usually offers a decent selection of local wines and fine drinks brought from neighboring islands. One of the most favorite tourist wineries is La Baranda located in a suburban area of … Read further

Traditions and festivals in Toronto

Toronto is a city of festivals; the whole its way of life is based on festive events. Dozens of festivals and national holidays take place here; their subjects are striking with diversity. Toronto Street Festival is especially popular among travelers. During it, a variety of fairs, exhibitions and entertainment events are held. The main celebrations take place on the Outdoor Art Exibition Toronto square; during the festival, lots of colorful tents are placed on it. Local craftsmen present … Read further

Saint-Tropez cultural sights

Tourists are recommended to start their exploration of the city landmarks and sites with the l'Hôtel-de-Ville square. Close to the square tourists will discover a remarkable historical landmark named the Suffren Palace (Le Château de Suffren) being among the oldest and most beautiful architectural constructions of the city. The age of the palace is about a thousand years. It was built in the 9th century. At present this historical construction houses a popular gift shop. A remarkable … Read further

Cambridge attractions and entertainment

The number of interesting entertainment centers in Cambridge is no less than the number of historical sites and museums. Tourists, who cannot leave without the exploration of beautiful natural places, are recommended to visit the John F. Kennedy Park. The monument of the U.S. president remains the main decoration of the picturesque park. You will also find many other beautiful sculptures there. The park is a great place for walking, various sports activities, and relaxation under the shade of … Read further

Vasteras for families and kids

For those traveling to Vasteras with their children, it is worth looking into the Vasteras Historiska Skeppsmuseum. This is an amazing historical museum in which children will be able to see a real Viking ship built of wooden boats, and typical wooden houses of locals built right above the water. In one of these houses, there is a café where visitors can enjoy a huge selection of ice cream. This open-air museum is located in the territory of a vast park. There are many beautiful and interesting … Read further

Shopping in Malta Island

One of the most popular places of shopping for tourists in Malta is the village of masters Ta Qali Crafts Village, it is here you can find the most popular folk art and choose original souvenirs. In this village, tourists can not only visit the shops but also visit the craft workshops. Incredibly beautiful glass figurines and figurines are produced In Ta Qali, the choice of key chains and decorative ornaments made of glass is simply huge here. Special attention should be paid to paintings of … Read further

Extreme and fun in Inverness

Traveling on Loch Ness Lake . The famous lake of Loch Ness is located 35 kilometers west of Inverness. You can contact the firm of Jacobite on any day of the week at any time of the year. Its staff will arrange a boat trip around the lake. You will start your journey at the Tomnahurich Bridge. It is located in the south of the city. You will sail 1 kilometer along the Caledonian Canal. After that, you will go down Loch Ness. You will see a beautiful landscape and fabulous castles during … Read further