According to a survey, the United Arab Emirates is the leader in terms of travel, with 93% of residents planning to take a vacation within the next 12 months and 45% of these trips taking place immediately leading up to and throughout winter.
New research by Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel programme of Marriott International, reveals that not only are so many people in the UAE planning a vacation before February 2023, but seven in ten (70%) of those intend to spend more than in previous years to ensure a memorable trip.
More than three-quarters (75%) of those who are planning a vacation intending to cross a destination off their travel bucket list this holiday season, with nearly half (48%) eager to visit previously unvisited locales.
A third (33%) of UAE adults have missed discovering new places and cultures as a result of the pandemic, leading to a fifth’s (20%) intention to travel more. Almost one-third (31%) of UAE residents are planning vacations that will allow them to be adventurous (13%), such as skydiving, soaking up the local culture (10%), or doing something experiential (8%) such as attending an iconic sporting event, according to a study.
Moreover, two-fifths (40%) of UAE residents have missed spending quality time with loved ones while on vacation, leading more than half (55%) of travellers to want to travel with their families. Moreover, twenty per cent of people say that travel centred on spending time with people now tops their bucket list.
Marriott Bonvoy is bringing back Week of Wonders for its members, running from October 6 to October 13 with exclusive offers, opportunities to earn towards free stays, and unforgettable experiences with Marriott Bonvoy Moments. The promotion aims to inspire UAE-based travellers with their vacation planning and provide opportunities for family bonding. On the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform, members can bid on or purchase these incredible once-in-a-lifetime experiences with points.
Neal Jones, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Marriott International – Europe, Middle East & Africa, stated, “It’s great to see so many people from the UAE with a passion for travel and a desire to discover more of the world and its cultures. Week of Wonders, with its enticing offers and awe-inspiring experiences, will help to further inspire this desire to travel and satisfy their wanderlust, whether they redeem their points for VIP access to a major sports event, a weekend getaway, or a bucket list trip halfway around the world.”
