Shock at What Abu Dhabi Tourism Board Orders Hotels Do With Stranded Guests
Summary
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Board has directed local hotels to allow stranded travelers to stay longer without extra charges, due to airspace disruptions from a regional conflict. The government will pay for these extended hotel stays, ensuring tourists affected by canceled or diverted flights can remain safely in the area.Key Facts
- The conflict between Iran and its Gulf neighbors has disrupted air travel, affecting many tourists.
- Abu Dhabi issued a memo to hotels on February 28, asking them to let stranded guests stay longer at no extra cost.
- The government will cover the costs of these additional hotel nights.
- The directive applies to travelers unable to leave due to flight suspensions or restricted airspace.
- Hotels must submit invoices for the extra nights to the tourism department through a set process.
- Similar measures were advised by Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, with no added fees to visitors.
- Approximately 20,000 tourists and travelers are stranded in the UAE because of these disruptions.
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