The Emirate of Ajman records a 7% growth in tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024

The Emirate of Ajman witnessed a 7 percent increase in total tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a 3 percent increase in occupancy rates and a 9 percent growth in visitor numbers compared to the same period in 2023.

The average length of hotel stay has also increased by 5 percent, according to a statement from the Ajman Tourism Development Department today, on the eve of participation in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will take place from May 6 to 9, 2024. , in Dubai World Trade Center.

According to the statement, the department aims to highlight Ajman’s rich cultural heritage, events calendar, diverse tourism offering and remarkable growth trajectory of the tourism sector, in addition to seeking strategic partners to enhance cooperation and strengthen Ajman’s position as a leading global player to strengthen. tourist destination.

In 2023, October recorded a 5 percent increase in tourism activity, leading to a significant 11 percent increase in visitor numbers. This increase in occupancy contributed to a 5 percent growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR). Total turnover therefore increased by 11 percent year on year.

First print: May 4, 2024 | 11:48 PM IST