dnata Travel booking volumes increase 195% YoY for Eid – News
The top five most booked destinations for travel during the planned Eid Al Fitr holiday period in 2022 so far with dnata Travel in the UAE include: Maldives, UAE, Turkey, Mauritius and Oman
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dnata Travel, the oldest travel provider in the United Arab Emirates, reveals that the total volume of local and international travel bookings for the planned Eid Al Fitr break has increased by 195% so far in 2022, compared to to all bookings made throughout the same annual holiday period in 2021.
In 2022, the number of international travel bookings for the first public holiday of Eid, scheduled for early May, has particularly increased, with 65% of UAE travelers opting for global destinations and 35% opting for staycations. This is compared to 68% of travelers booking holidays in the UAE and 32% looking for international holidays, for the same holiday period in 2021.
The top five most booked destinations for travel during the planned Eid Al Fitr holiday period in 2022 so far with dnata Travel in the UAE include: Maldives, UAE, Turkey, Mauritius and Oman.
Emily Jenkins, Managing Director, dnata Travel Leisure, said: “In 2021, vacations to the UAE and the Indian Ocean proved to be the most popular for UAE travelers looking to take a well-deserved break from Eid al-Fitr. While these destinations remain ever-popular with travellers, this year, with more destinations opening, we are seeing a wider range of travel options begin to expand, across Asia, Europe and North America. .
“Travel demand is high as many countries reopen their borders to tourists, or relax or remove travel regulations related to COVID-19, making it easier for a passenger to travel. Recently opened and accessible, Bali and Singapore in particular are starting to gain traction as Thailand climbs rapidly into the top 10 most booked destinations for Eid al-Fitr – testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers.”