UAE Starts ‘Summer Hospitality Camp 2025’ to Train Future Tourism Workers
The UAE Ministry of Economy has started the Summer Hospitality Camp 2025. This program gives students practical training by placing them in real hotels and tourist spots. It aims to help develop local talent in the hospitality industry.
Hospitality Camp for Students in the UAE
The Ministry of Economy has announced a new Hospitality Camp for Emirati and resident students aged 15 to 22. The camp includes five areas of training: hotels, cooking, hospitality services, food services, and event planning. It is organized with help from 35 top companies in the industry.
The camp will last between two to four weeks. During this time, students will work in real hotels and tourist spots, attend workshops with mentors, and receive certificates that are officially recognized.
Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, the future secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organization, introduced the program. They said the camp helps connect what students learn in school with real jobs, while also building leadership and teamwork skills.
Al Marri said tourism is very important for the UAE’s economy and growth. He added that it’s necessary to train local talent to keep the industry growing and strong.
Al Nowais said the camp is an important step to develop national experts in tourism.
Tourism Growth in the UAE
In the first half of 2024, hotel revenues in the UAE reached $6.7 billion (AED 24.6 billion), which is a 7% increase compared to last year. Around 15.3 million people stayed in UAE hotels, up by 10.5%. The hotel occupancy rate was 79.5%, making it one of the highest in the world.
The number of hotel rooms grew by 3%, reaching 213,741. Guests spent over 53 million nights in hotels, which is 10% more than last year.
In air travel, UAE airports served 71.75 million passengers in the first half of 2024, a 14.2% increase. The UAE has air travel agreements with 188 countries, strengthening its role as a major global travel hub.
Published: 19th June 2025
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