DUBAI, 23 August 2024: dnata Travel reports high demand for international trips as travellers seek to escape the heat for a last-minute summer break.
Bookings for August and September 2024 are up by more than 50% compared to last year.
For the remainder of the summer, dnata Travel’s most popular destinations for international travel from the UAE remain consistent with trends reported early in the season, with Thailand, Maldives, Turkey, the UK, and Mauritius seeing the most demand. Other destinations with cooler temperatures across Europe are also popular, alongside the winter landscapes of New Zealand and South Africa.
The travel agency supports thousands of travellers with last-minute requests online at dnataTravel.com and across its 14 UAE-based retail outlets. The dnata Travel stores in Dubai Hills Mall, Mercato Mall, and Dubai Mall witness the highest demand for walk-in bookings.
Dnata Travel Head of Retail and Leisure UAE Meerah Ketait commented: “Travellers are seeking to make the most of last-minute offers this summer, either for a final getaway before the schools start or to enjoy a retreat before the season ends. Many opt for European escapes where summer is in full swing, offering sun-filled days to explore vibrant cities or relax on beautiful beaches. For those seeking cooler weather, late winter in South Africa and New Zealand is trending. Thailand and the Indian Ocean also remain popular, offering excellent rates and a wider spread of locations booked from the UAE than ever before.”
Highlight holiday offers with savings and added extras, including locations trending for summer 2024, the Maldives, Thailand, and Mauritius. In the ever-popular Maldives, a dnata Travel summer holiday package includes a three-night stay in a Water Villa with Pool and Slide at the 5-star Siyam World Maldives, with 20% savings on a traveller’s stay. Access to the resort’s premium, 24/7 All-Inclusive package includes return domestic flight transfers and economy class flights, from AED8,595 per person.
To explore trending destinations from the UAE with dnata Travel, visit www.dnataTravel.com
