• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
  • Login
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
No Result
View All Result

Dubai targets over 5.5 million overseas tourists this year

May 18, 2021
thevaultzby thevaultz
in Around the Globe
0
Dubai targets over 5.5 million overseas tourists this year

The Chief Executive of Dubai Tourism, Issam Kazim has revealed;that the emirate expects to attract over 5.5 million overseas visitors this year. The tourism Chief added that he is hopeful that new markets can help make up for the loss of visitors;from key places where travel is;restricted.

Dubai had 5.5 million overseas visitors last year, when the tourism sector was;devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. By comparison, in 2019, 16.7 million tourists visited, according to official figures.

Visitors from India, traditionally Dubai’s top source market, are;largely banned;from the United Arab Emirates due to the latest outbreak in the Asian nation. The United Kingdom, Dubai’s third biggest source market in 2019, has also barred;direct flights and requires travellers from the UAE to hotel quarantine.

RelatedPosts

Spain, Brazil Push Global Wealth Tax Reform

World Leaders Rally To Rescue SDGs

UN Backs Iran-Israel Ceasefire Amid Renewed Violence

INDIANS TORISM 1
India is Dubai’s top source market

Kazim, however, disclosed in an interview that, Dubai is continuing its lobbying efforts to restart travel with the UK.

“We’re doing our part, which is making sure that we stay top of mind. It’s not about awareness any more with the UK, it’s about consideration and conversion.

“We’re there and we continue to hammer that message as much as possible. When it comes to adding us to the list, we have a very strong relationship with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and we’re in constant dialogue with them.”

In the meantime, Kazam said that Dubai is further diversifying its tourism source markets,;with a “big focus” on the newer markets in Europe, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

“CIS is a big one for us. We’ve been focusing on them quite a bit and we still see potential for even more growth there.

“All of these markets will start to add up and hopefully fill the gaps and give us a much stronger foundation to build a confident rebound going forward.”

Expo 2020 to attract tourists

Officials in Dubai, the commercial and trading hub of the Middle East, also expect Expo 2020 to be a draw for many tourists who have never visited before. The event is scheduled to run from October 2021 to March 2022 after being delayed;by the pandemic last year.

Expo organizers estimated before the coronavirus outbreak that the event could attract 11 million foreign visitors. However, Kazim, in his interview said that the pandemic has now made it difficult to predict numbers.

Dubai reopened;its borders to international visitors in July 2020 and was;a popular holiday spot over the New Year with many other global destinations shut;due to the pandemic.

EXPO 2020 to be held later this year

But the influx of foreign tourists coincided with a second wave of coronavirus infections across the UAE and led Dubai to tighten capacity restrictions on hotels and restaurants.

Kazim cited;a high rate of testing in UAE as the reason behind the rise in case numbers, arguing that the more people are tested the more infections will be uncovered.

The number of infections in the country have now fallen from a daily peak of 3,977 in February to roughly 1,300. As a result, Kazam indicated;that restrictions have been eased;this week.

Read Also: Support the youth to go beyond looking for jobs – Dr. Adesina

Tags: Around the globeCOVID-19DubaiIndiaTourism
Please login to join discussion
Previous Post

Francis Clottey chides TwinsDntBeg, introduces President’s official photographer

Next Post

Ghana’s maiden honey festival comes off on 20 May

Sign up for The Vaultz analytic wire

Get weekly news analysis from top editors at The Vaultz and stay informed on trending economic and business issues from across the globe.

Related Posts

Communication Minister Engages MTN Over Data Price Glitch and Delays
General News

Communication Minister Engages MTN Over Data Price Glitch and Delays

July 1, 2025
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Uncategorized

Arsenal Signs Kepa from London Rival

July 1, 2025
Hamza Suhuyini Sayibu, President, GBA
General News

Why Hasn’t GBA Sued Over Chief Justice Suspension?

July 1, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama
General News

Mahama Calls for National Unity, Moral Renewal at Muslims’ National Day of Prayer

July 1, 2025
Hubtel Dominates 2025 Digital Innovation Awards with Four Major Wins Celebrating
Banking

Hubtel Dominates 2025 Digital Innovation Awards with Four Major Wins Celebrating

July 1, 2025
Gas Flaring Waste
Extractives/Energy

Nigeria’s Gas Production Dips in May, Fuel Supply Drops to 62% 

July 1, 2025
Communication Minister Engages MTN Over Data Price Glitch and Delays
General News

Communication Minister Engages MTN Over Data Price Glitch and Delays

by Silas Kafui AssemJuly 1, 2025
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Uncategorized

Arsenal Signs Kepa from London Rival

by Evans Junior OwuJuly 1, 2025
Hamza Suhuyini Sayibu, President, GBA
General News

Why Hasn’t GBA Sued Over Chief Justice Suspension?

by Silas Kafui AssemJuly 1, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama
General News

Mahama Calls for National Unity, Moral Renewal at Muslims’ National Day of Prayer

by Evans Junior OwuJuly 1, 2025
Hubtel Dominates 2025 Digital Innovation Awards with Four Major Wins Celebrating
Banking

Hubtel Dominates 2025 Digital Innovation Awards with Four Major Wins Celebrating

by Stephen M.CJuly 1, 2025
Gas Flaring Waste
Extractives/Energy

Nigeria’s Gas Production Dips in May, Fuel Supply Drops to 62% 

by Prince AgyapongJuly 1, 2025
Communication Minister Engages MTN Over Data Price Glitch and Delays
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Hamza Suhuyini Sayibu, President, GBA
President John Dramani Mahama
Hubtel Dominates 2025 Digital Innovation Awards with Four Major Wins Celebrating
Gas Flaring Waste
[/vc_row_inner]

Recent News

  • Communication Minister Engages MTN Over Data Price Glitch and Delays
  • Arsenal Signs Kepa from London Rival
  • Why Hasn’t GBA Sued Over Chief Justice Suspension?
  • Mahama Calls for National Unity, Moral Renewal at Muslims’ National Day of Prayer
  • Hubtel Dominates 2025 Digital Innovation Awards with Four Major Wins Celebrating
The Vaultz News

Copyright © 2021 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2D
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships

Copyright © 2021 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.