Travel demand in the UAE is expected to recover in phases following the ceasefire, with agents expecting traveller confidence to rebound and return to pre-war levels within two to three months if the ceasefire holds
Traveller confidence will take a few months to rebound and return to pre-war levels should the ceasefire hold, say UAE travel agents.
According local newspapers, Bharat Aidasani, of Pluto Travels, said he expects demand to steadily grow over the coming weeks and for the Eid season to pick up again. Eid Al Adha is expected to fall on either Tuesday (May 26) or Wednesday (May 27) this year, which would give UAE residents a long public holiday.
The Eid seasons are popular among residents who look to use this time to travel overseas. However, plans were put on hold for some during Eid Al Fitr (March 20th) due to the regional conflict and disrupted travel plans caused by limited airspace closure.
If the ceasefire holds for these two weeks, and subsequently endures for longer, Aidasani said it can take two to three months for traveler confidence to return to prewar levels.
