Tourism

UAE and Saudi Travelers Opt for ‘Slow’ and ‘Solo’ Holidays as Longer Stays Gain Popularity

More widely observed over UAE and Saudi visitor, there is an overall trend towards increased ‘slowness’ as well as ‘solitude’ and more spend time in locales ‘long-staying’ and less time in more fleeting hops from destination to destination. As travel patterns evolve experts believe this direction of longer and richer experiences is redefining travel in the region.

Surveys show that 75% of the UAE travellers have sight seen alone within the last one year, and another 82% has opted for slow travel. With this trend, the need for other passenger specific services such as lounges has also grown, with companies like Collinson International showing that they recorded a 25% increased appetite for lounges during the summer.

As the forecast for winter travel increases further, UAE, Saudi travellers are anticipated to remain on the lookout for more grounded, individualistic travel opportunities; sustainable travel solutions and luxury airport services for instance.

Gerard Urbanozo

Gerard Urbanozo is an experienced journalist with a focus on tech, travel, lifestyle, and business. He can be reached at gerard@fame.me. Passionate about writing, Gerard sees it as a powerful tool for self-expression and informing the world about emerging trends. As a seasoned writer for Dubai News, he is dedicated to delivering unbiased and honest coverage of the latest news in the region.

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