The city was ranked number one for number of events and for number of participants
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Dubai will leverage launch of Michelin Guide to drive tourism, DCTCM chief says
The launch of the second French fine dining critique brand after Gault&Millau earlier this year will help the city increase tourism
culinary tourism
Michelin Guide announces launch in Dubai, first selection to come in 2022
Michelin is the second French fine dining critique brand that has announced entry to the Dubai market this year after Gault&Millau
Dubai
Dubai unveils latest weapon to drive tourism recovery plan
The Dubai Media Council on Monday announced that it is bringing together government entities, industry stakeholders and the creative community to launch Dubai Destinations, a new initiative to support the emirate’s tourism recovery.
The initiative, which complements broader efforts to enhance the UAE’s profile as a leading global destination, invites people to discover Dubai through its […]
Dubai economy
Dubai says tourism momentum continues as latest cinematic promo launches
Dubai Tourism says it welcomed 2.85 million international overnight visitors in the first seven months of 2021
Dubai hotels
How Jessica Alba, Zac Efron are helping Dubai’s tourism recovery
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing launches its latest global campaign featuring Hollywood superstars
Alice Weightman
Dubai to attract up to 250 start-ups this year
There has been a surge in fledgling companies opening their doors in the city over the course of the Covid pandemic, according to Mohammed Alblooshi, sector head fintech and innovation at the Dubai International Financial Centre
Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Dubai tourism chief ‘realistic’ about Expo visitor numbers amid global uncertainty
Issam Kazim says many factors related to Expo 2020 visitor numbers are ‘out of Dubai’s control’
Coronavirus Pandemic
Video: Be ‘realistic’ about pandemic impact, CEO says as Dubai reopens to tourists
Dubai is reopening to tourists months after borders were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, weighs in on strategies that have been used to keep the city “top of mind” as a travel destination.
Chinese tourists UAE
How Dubai is using Tuzki to drive rise in Chinese tourists
Dubai Tourism inks deal to launch new digital campaign starring the popular Chinese emoticon Tuzki
Dubai
Dubai events sector set for big boost after 118 new bid wins
Dubai Business Events, the city’s official convention bureau, reveals number of successful bids for events to be hosted in Dubai over the coming years
Colliers International
Dubai Tourism targets increased visitors from Saudi Arabia
Visitors to the emirate from Saudi Arabia expected to hit 1.76 million by 2023
B2B Attractions Marketplace
Dubai launches online marketplace to boost tourist attractions
Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing announces launch of its B2B Attractions Marketplace called Priohub
#BeMyGuest
Bollywood superstar releases latest film to boost Dubai tourism
Shah Rukh Khan is taking Dubai to the world once again in a new episode in his tourism campaign BeMyGuest
Dubai
Dubai says event bid wins worth $330m in 2018
Dubai Business Events secures 261 successful bids for meetings, conferences and incentives last year
business tourism
DTCM pens agreement to promote Dubai to Japanese visitors
There was an 18 percent increase in Japanese tourists in the first three quarters of 2018, totalling 76,900 visitors
Confederation
Business events to contribute $136m to Dubai economy
Dubai Business Events said there were 125 successful bids to host business events in the first half of 2018