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New Report: Dubai’s Blueprint for a 21st-Century Tourism Destination

New Report: Dubai’s Blueprint for a 21st-Century Tourism Destination

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In this report:

  • The latest research on travel flows to the Middle East and why this region is a focal point for expansion in the global tourism industry
  • Why today’s global destination cities must build a cohesive strategy to improve livability for their residents, respond with agility to changes in the travel industry, and build a resilient, sustainable future for the tourism industry and overall economy
  • The comprehensive, intertwined roadmap that Dubai has developed to fortify these foundational pillars and build a 21st-century tourism economy
  • Hear from Dubai’s government officials, local business leaders, and global travel executives about creative and collaborative ways of working together to meet common goals

The travel industry is a catalyst for global progress, facilitating economic growth and the transformation of cities and communities. The present moment feels particularly poignant, with the confluence of the lingering Covid-19 pandemic and emergent global shifts in the economy, consumer behavior, demographics, and climate change lending an even greater urgency to the opportunities that lie ahead. 

As the travel and tourism sector charts a new direction in the face of these developments, Dubai stands out for its bold, integrated strategy to improve quality of life while stimulating both economic growth and a stronger tourism sector. 

By leveraging its geographical position and transportation infrastructure and benefiting from its proactive process of collaboration and communication among government officials and industry executives, Dubai is aiming to create a better overall quality of life for its residents; to capitalize on the many opportunities within its large and expanding travel and tourism sector; and to foster an economic and business climate that will sustain long-term partnerships and investments.

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