Dubai's Record Year of Tourism: Where Its 14.2 Million Visitors Came From
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Dubai's ambitious goal of 20 million visitors by 2020 is still on track, thanks to its prime location at the center of emerging and exiting markets, as well as significant investments in infrastructure that make it an increasingly attractive center for business.
Dubai had a record 14.2 million overnight visitors in 2015 keeping it on track to welcome more than 20 million travelers by 2020.
Dubai International Airport handled a record 78 million passengers last year, which means it converted just under 20% into over night stays. Atlanta, which is the top trafficked airport in the world, had 100 million passengers transit in 2015 and estimated city visits at 50 million. Of course, Atlanta has significant local touris
