Dubai’s tourism industry reels from ‘brutal’ impact of war
APRIL 2 - Last year Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international visitors, making it one of the most-visited cities globally, but the US-Israel war with Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Dubai's vibrant tourism industry is experiencing a severe downturn, with visitor numbers plummeting and local businesses struggling due to the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.
- International visitor numbers have drastically fallen, impacting businesses that previously catered to 19.59 million visitors last year.
- Hospitality entrepreneurs like Natasha Sideris report revenue declines of 50% to 80%, forcing salary cuts and temporary closures.
- The conflict has disrupted air travel, leading to flight cancellations and a steep drop in hotel occupancy to 15-20%, prompting deep discounts and temporary property shutdowns.
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