{"id":52882,"date":"2023-01-18T15:20:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T11:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=52882"},"modified":"2023-01-18T15:20:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T11:20:59","slug":"dubai-sets-the-tone-for-another-year-of-big-achievements-with-a-major-global-accolade-worlds-largest-travel-guidance-platform-ranks-the-city-as-its-top-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/dubai-sets-the-tone-for-another-year-of-big-achievements-with-a-major-global-accolade-worlds-largest-travel-guidance-platform-ranks-the-city-as-its-top-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Sets The Tone For Another Year Of Big Achievements With A Major Global Accolade – World’s Largest Travel Guidance Platform Ranks The City As Its Top Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai has been crowned the No.1 global destination in the Tripadvisor\u24c7<\/sup>Travellers\u2019 Choice Awards for a second successive year, consolidating its position as the world\u2019s favourite tourist destination. The recognition supports the goal of the recently launched Dubai Economic Agenda D33to consolidate Dubai\u2019s status as one of the world\u2019s top three destinations for tourism and business.<\/p>\n

Dubai\u2019s top international ranking was announced by Tripadvisor\u24c7<\/sup>, the world\u2019s largest travel guidance platform, at its annual Travellers\u2019 Choice\u24c7<\/sup>Best of the Best Destination Awards 2023. The back-to-back global seals of approval underscore the significant efforts to bolster the city\u2019s vibrant economy and tourism ecosystem as it seeks to deliver the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the world\u2019s most visited and liveable city.<\/p>\n

TripadvisorTravellers’ Choice Award winners are uniquely chosen by millions of travellers from around the world, who provide their real and unbiased reviews or opinions on destinations, activities and experiences.\u00a0 The quality and quantity of independent destination reviews and ratings from travellers covered a period of 12 months from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022.<\/p>\n

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai <\/strong>commented: \u201c<\/strong>The top ranking by global travellers reflects the vision of the leadership to transform Dubai into the world\u2019s top destination for tourism and business, as embodied by a key goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. The Agenda\u2019s objective of consolidating Dubai\u2019s status as one of world\u2019s top three cities for tourism and business signifies the leadership\u2019s determination to mark Dubai out as a clear leader not only as a leisure and lifestyle destination but also as a hub for connectivity, commerce and investment. Dubai\u2019s diverse tourism attractions and hospitality offerings, combined with its emergence as a leading venue for global events and a magnet for talent and enterprise will continue to reinforce its status as a favourite among global travellers over the next decade. Dubai\u2019s tourism, hospitality and events sectors have been at the forefront of a rebound and acceleration of global growth in these sectors over the last two years and will continue to play a key role in shaping their evolution in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

His Excellency, Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, Dubai\u2019s Department of Economy and Tourism(DET)<\/strong>, said: \u201cBeing named the No.1 global destination for a second consecutive year reflects the significant work undertaken by the city\u2019s many stakeholders, our strong public private partnership model, and Dubai\u2019s global network of partners \u2013 all of which are aligned towards the guiding vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the city of the future and the world\u2019s best destination to visit, live and work.<\/p>\n

\u201cTourism is a central pillar of Dubai\u2019s economic growth and diversification, and the continual investment in our product offering, a frictionless and superlative guest experience and the development of the sector and those working in it, will not only serve to further accelerate industry growth but critically, will have a significant multiplier impact on many other elements of Dubai\u2019s economic landscape and global appeal to businesses and talent.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also see this sector\u2019s growth providing many opportunities for national talents to enter the industry and we will continue to provide an educational and training framework for their development as well as the wider industry\u2019s continued advancement,\u201d His Excellency Helal Almarri added.<\/p>\n

The top Tripadvisor award is the latest addition to a series of international accolades bestowed on Dubai, demonstrating the city\u2019s enduring appeal as a multifaceted destination. With more than 13,000 restaurants and cafes spread across the city, offering diverse cuisines for foodies and families, Dubai continued to win international recognition as a global gastronomy hub including the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai and the arrival of renowned fine-dining restaurant critique guide Gault&Millau in 2022. Several of Dubai\u2019s restaurants, chefs and gourmet experiences were also recognised in the inaugural edition of the Middle East & North Africa\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2022.<\/p>\n

His Excellency Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DCTCM)<\/strong>, said: \u201cInspired by our visionary leadership, Dubai continues to take significant steps to ensure it remains at the forefront of global tourism and this award only seeks to motivate us further and drive us to work harder to stay ahead in the coming years.<\/p>\n

\u201cRetaining our position as the No. 1 destination in the TripadvisorTravellers\u2019 Choice Awards is just reward for the efforts to continuously innovate and adapt to the evolving nature of travel, build out exceptional guest experiences at every touchpoint and effectively tailor Dubai\u2019s offering for different needs and segments. As a city that is always on the move, Dubai\u2019s charm is its unique ability to surprise and delight both new and repeat visitors with its ever growing diverse offering while keeping its authenticity and traditions intact. We have successfully taken these messages to the world by bringing the destination to life through a series of global campaigns with the support of over 3,000 partners worldwide, providing international audiences an exciting insight into the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks such as the Museum of the Future and unique hidden locations. Our focus for 2023 and beyond will be to drive and support growth through this mosaic of experiences, across all our tourism pillars from entertainment to shopping and cultural to culinary experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

As one of the most sought-after cities for international travel, business and events, Dubai\u2019s significant resurgence throughout 2022 was further spurred by Expo 2020 Dubai with the hugely successful global event attracting over 24 million visits by the time it concluded on 31 March 2022.\u00a0 In addition, Dubai\u2019s annual calendar of festivals, leisure, sporting and business events including the Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Food Festival, Gulfood, the Dubai World Cup, World Government Summit, GITEX Technology Week, Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, Dubai International Boat Show and the Arabian Travel Market, to name a few, spurred a significant growth in tourism.<\/p>\n

As it keeps pace with the rapidly evolving global tourism landscape Dubai is constantly introducing regulatory, infrastructure and travel initiatives to attract even more visitors from around the world. Dubai\u2019s tourism momentum has continued to quicken, thanks also to the support extended by both domestic and international partners in showcasing the city as a destination that is safe, open and accessible. According to the latest data published by Dubai\u2019s Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai welcomed 12.82 million international overnight visitors between January and November 2022, which surpasses the 6.02 million tourists that Dubai attracted in the corresponding period in 2021.\u00a0 During this 11-month period, 794 hotel establishments with over 145,098 rooms also opened their doors to guests, delivering strong occupancy levels of 73 per cent, which is among the highest occupancy rates internationally.<\/p>\n

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