According to the report, the number of jobs in the sector will increase by over 23,500, reaching nearly 833,000
The travel and tourism sector in the UAE is projected to maintain its rapid growth in 2024. The sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP is expected to exceed in 2024 AED236 billion ($64.25 billion), compared to AED220 billion ($59.9 billion) last year, according to a new report.
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) revealed that the number of jobs in the sector will increase by over 23,500, reaching nearly 833,000. International visitor spending is forecasted to grow by nearly 10 percent, reaching AED192 billion, while domestic visitor spending is expected to increase by 4.3 percent to reach almost AED58 billion.
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