Sheikh Ahmed sets up Dubai team for Accessible Travel and Tourism

Sheikh Ahmed sets up Dubai team for Accessible Travel and Tourism

- 150 million disabled tourists annually spend billions of dollars

- Tourists of determination prefer visiting cities friendly to them

- The team includes representatives of government bodies and private agencies dealing with tourists

Dubai - United Arab Emirates: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, has launched Dubai Team for Accessible Travel and Tourism as part of the endeavours to consolidate the emirate’s global standing as round-the-year destination accessible to all.

He unveiled the decision during a meeting he organised of senior officials in both government agencies and private organisations dealing with travel and tourism businesses.

His Excellency Jamal Al Hai, Deputy CEO at Dubai Airports and Team Leader, expressed deep appreciation for the support provided by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed to the travel and tourism industry in Dubai.

He said: "Accessible tourism is an important sector for our national economy as well as helps promote the rights of People of Determination to move around and travel without hassles and obstacles. The Dubai team will work to offer a good image of the UAE to the world as a pioneering tourism with hospitality services