In an era of global change, the United Arab Emirates tourism industry is witnessing an unprecedented breakthrough.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism has achieved a historic result by setting a new gold standard in tourism destination management. The prestigious UN Tourism-QUEST certificate was awarded to the department with a record 99.6% compliance rate, the highest achievement among the world’s tourism organizations.
The art of management: from strategy to implementation
The large-scale audit, which lasted twelve months, revealed the department’s impressive results. International experts conducted a detailed analysis of 126 indicators covering all aspects of tourism management. Special attention was paid to innovative management approaches, efficiency of project implementation, and transparency of administrative processes. The certificate award ceremony was held at the prestigious World Travel Market exhibition in London, where UN Tourism Executive Director Natalia Bayona personally recognized the emirate’s outstanding achievements.
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Cultural renaissance in figures and facts
The 2024 statistics speak for themselves:
- Abu Dhabi’s hospitality industry welcomed 4.8 million tourists, with international tourist traffic up by a quarter.
- The emirate’s cultural venues attracted nearly 4 million visitors, exceeding last year’s figures by 21%.
These figures are not just statistics, but evidence of the successful integration of traditional heritage and modern cultural innovation.
The Emirate’s Tourism Strategy 2030 is an ambitious plan to transform the region. By the decade’s end, Abu Dhabi is expected to welcome more than 39 million visitors annually, creating 178,000 new jobs. The tourism industry’s projected contribution to GDP is expected to reach AED 90 billion, a powerful driver of the region’s economic growth.
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Today Abu Dhabi is actively expanding the geography of international cooperation, organizing large-scale road shows and educational programs for tourism industry professionals. The Emirate is confidently moving towards the status of a global center of business tourism, art and cultural exchange, where traditional heritage is harmoniously combined with innovations of the XXI century. The news was interesting and informative. Want more news about the real estate market? Subscribe to Lyukos updates and receive notifications about fresh publications.
