Full Video: Hilton CEO at Skift Global Forum East 2022
Photo Credit: Hilton CEO Christoper Nassetta (left), appearing via a hologram, with Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali at Skift Global Forum East in Dubai. Skift
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Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta praised the Middle East for its commitment to boosting tourism, and he explained at the recent Skift Global Forum East why public-private partnerships are critical in improving tourism infrastructure.
Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta considers himself amazed at level of growth he's seen in the Middle East's hotel industry during his roughly 40-year career. Nassetta described the commitment officials in the region have made to travel and tourism as extraordinary during his appearance at the recent Skift Global Forum East in Dubai, adding he views Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as markets for significant growth.
Nassetta, who spoke at the Forum via hologram, touched on his optimism about the travel industry's recovery, Hilton's focus on small and medium-sized businesses and why the company hasn't made any mergers and acquisitions.
Watch the full video of Nassetta's interview with Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali as well as read the transcript below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So-ajDIbZOw Interview TranscriptRafat Ali: All right, folks. This is the session we've been waiting for. Thank you for staying. When we firs
