Flashcards in Economic Advantages of Tourism (Dubai, UAE) Deck (8):
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Where
Arabian Gulf coast, near Saudi Arabia
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Easily accessible from
Europe, Asia and Africa
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Hotel revenue
Up 22% in the first quarter of 2008
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Hotel and apartment bed nights
Increases 2-3% annually
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Visitors to the principality
2000- 2.8m
2003- 4.9m
2004- 5.4m
2010- Predicted 15.4m
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Famous for
Duty free shopping malls and markets
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Emirates Airlines
Based in Dubai and carries millions of long haul passengers to hundreds of destinations and many stop over Dubai as part of their trip
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