Arab world should adopt UAE’s model of inclusive tourism, Dubai summit hears

Arab world should adopt UAE’s model of inclusive tourism, Dubai summit hears

Dubai: The third edition of Dubai Accessible Travel and Tourism International Summit (DATTIS) heard that the Arab world should collaborate with the UAE in formulating successful strategies for people of determination. DATTIS is held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman of Emirates Airline and Group. Earlier, on Tuesday, Sheikh Ahmed had inaugurated the fourth edition of AccessAbilities Expo at Dubai World Trade Centre where more than 200 companies and rehabilitation centres from over 50 countries are participating, along with over 10,000 visitors with special needs and their families. DATTIS is held on the sidelines of the expo. It featured the first major gathering of tourism industry stakeholders post-pandemic, bringing together senior decision-makers of international organisations, airports, airlines, hotels, tour operators and other stakeholders to debate the challenges, lost opportunities and future growth avenues. Addressing the summit, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General, League of Arab States, called upon the Arab world to follow the UAE as a model accessible destination that fosters overall development with the inclusion of people of determination. “Governments should accept actionable recommendations to achieve employment, tourism without borders and inclusion,” he said.