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Holidays in UAE: Schengen visa delays prompt residents to pick staycations over European travel
Thomas Kurian, Hotel Manager, Leva Hotels, said, “Public holidays, when combined with long weekends, always facilitate positive hotel occupancy. Demand for staycations increases during these long holidays, and we expect similar trends in the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday. While outbound travel was on the rise this year, the visa delays to European countries are likely to drive people to push their travel plans for later in the year and encourage them to book for a staycation in local hotels.”
He added, “Beach properties and resorts located in the northern emirates will be a preferred choice for staycations followed by centrally located hotels which provide convenient access to malls and other key attractions in the city.”
Experts from the hospitality industry underline they are also “anticipating increased booking from visitors from neighboring GCC countries,” who prefer strategically located hotels, making commuting easier and more convenient.
“We expect to see a higher demand for one or two-night stays from residents residing in other emirates. Based on the prevailing trend, we anticipate bookings will pick up closer to the dates of the celebrations. This pattern aligns with the general behavior observed in the hospitality industry during festive seasons. Overall, we remain optimistic about the potential for increased bookings and engagement during Eid,” adds Kurian.
