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Dubai Launches $400 Million Tourism Aid Package
Dubai has approved a Dh1.5 billion aid package for the hospitality sector, shifting from fee deferrals to full exemptions for municipal taxes and tourism fees to combat record-low occupancy.
Key Takeaways
- 1Leverage fee exemptions on municipal sales and the Tourism Dirham to offset operating costs during low occupancy periods.
- 2Anticipate continued low demand as market occupancy hovers at 10% following regional geopolitical disruptions.
- 3Utilize waivers for event postponement and cancellation fees to maintain flexibility with MICE clients through the summer.
Source: Skift
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