Dubai Expo Set to Kickstart the Emirati's Tourism Sector: New Skift Recovery Index
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Much is riding on the success of the Dubai Expo — not just for the Emirati. The Expo is undoubtedly the largest tourism-oriented event since the start of the pandemic. Many lessons will be learned from how the city state handles the coming months.
On October 1, the World Expo started in Dubai, in what is likely the largest tourism-oriented event since the start of the pandemic. The event, which originally was set to take place at the end of 2020, was delayed due to the Covid pandemic and will now run from October 1 until March 31, 2022.
World Expos are held every five years, and in terms of magnitude are compared to Olympic Games. The impact on host cities can be huge, especially in terms of tourism, construction and real estate, and investments. It is predicted that the Expo can provide a $33 billion boost to UAE’s economy over 20 years, with $6 billion coming directly from spending on hotels and business service
