New DP World facilities in the emirate’s Port Rashid can accommodate 14,000 tourists a day and will drive total capacity at the site up from 2 to 7 million passengers per year.
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From July to September, the sector in the Arab country grossed US$ 2 billion, a 112% increase in comparison to the same period of 2013. The number of tourists reached 2.8 million.
The markets that carry artisanal products and a bit of everything are where one experiences the true Arab culture. In the Emirates, even these traditional outlets have their high-end version.
Passenger throughput at the facility in the United Arab Emirates capital increased by 17.4% year-on-year in October to 1.68 million travellers.
The new facility offers luxury services such as a two-way shuttle service using Mercedes Benz limousines.
Last month, the Arab country received 884,000 foreigners, as against 301,000 in the comparable period in 2013. The number of overnight stays also increased.
Brazilian travel agencies offer New Year’s vacation packages to the Arab world. Dinner in Egypt, Morocco and Emirates are among the attractions.
According to a report from the IATA, the region should see 4.9% growth per year for the coming 20 years. An additional 237 million passengers are expected each year.
The Abu Dhabi airline recorded a “sharp” increase in passenger numbers and cargo volumes in quarter three.
Lynden, owned by businessman Kháled Fayez Mahassen, takes nearly 150 Brazilian tourists to the Arab world per year. The leading destination is Lebanon, with its cultural and historical attractions.
In 2013, the country hosted 590,000 fairs, congresses and national and international conventions visited by 200 million-plus people.
At an industry fair in São Paulo, the Brazilian Tourism minister Vinícius Lages said his ministry should work in tandem with other government organizations to promote the country as a tourist destination in the Arab world.
High-end resorts in Brazil attract tourists who are willing to dole out as much as US$ 2,000 a day for lodging at scenic natural settings with private services and amenities.
Partnership for the creation of an integrated strategic agenda for the promotion of tourism in the cities of Rio de Janeiro was launched this Friday.
