Luxury travel market remains strong
Affluent leisure travellers are continuing to take luxury holidays, as they are well-insulated against the current economic downturn.
According to Luxury Travel Magazine, people with lots of disposable income are not being negatively affected by the credit crunch.
Therefore, wealthy holidaymakers are continuing to take breaks in popular hotspots such as the United Arab Emirates.
Sharon Livingston, editor of Travel Magazine, said Dubai in particular is proving to be very popular with foreign visitors.
This, she stated, is leading to neighbouring regions following suit and aiming to attract more visitors.
Ms Livingston commented: "The world is a big place and places have been opening up more."
She added that areas such as the Middle East have become "playgrounds" for people with lots of disposable income.
The United Arab Emirates was recently highlighted as one of the best destinations for expatriates to live.
According to research by HSBC, the country offers a number of suitable attractions for foreign nationals, such as good living standards and high salaries.
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