Dubai: The destination that keeps on giving with Hoor al Khaja
Offering broad-based appeal through its heady mix of futuristic skyscrapers, man-made wonders and rich cultural heritage, it’s easy to see why Dubai clinched the coveted top global destination spot for the second successive year in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2023. Hoor Al Khaja, associate vice president, International Operations, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, charts the emirate’s robust post-pandemic rebound and tells HN what’s next on the tourism agenda for this regional success story.
Vignette Collection set to open at The Heart Of Europe Project, Dubai, in January 2026
IHG has signed a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai in partnership with The Heart of Europe, a self-sustaining holiday destination across six islands with opulent properties and top-tier amenities. This constitutes a flagship project by the Kleindienst Group.
Dubai College of Tourism partners with Udacity to upskill Dubai Tourism employees
Training programs will be implemented to equip Dubai Tourism professionals with the necessary skills to create technology-led campaigns
Over eight million tourists in Dubai in the first half of the year
India alone draw almost 1 million visitors to Dubai, particularly noteworthy given the severe air traffic and seat capacity challenges due to geopolitical volatilities.
Third edition of ‘Futurism Programme’ launched in Dubai
Eligible projects must have an innovative tech solution in the travel and tourism space, and an MVP or pilot that’s ready to scale.
Dubai partners with Al Tayyar Travel Group to attract more Saudi visitors
The alliance will see Almosafer creating inspirational content on Dubai’s tourism offerings to be promoted across all its communication channels.
Over eight million tourists visited Dubai in H1 2018
India, Saudi Arabia and the UK are the top three markets.