It obtained the support of the countries of the region for membership in the “Executive Council” of the World Tourism Organization

Al Falasi: The UAE’s reception of tourists is evidence of recovery and great confidence in its procedures

The UAE chaired the 47th meeting of the Middle East Regional Committee of the World Tourism Organization in Riyadh.

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Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, affirmed that the UAE's reception of tourists is evidence of the recovery of the tourism sector, and the great confidence in the measures it is taking.

In the opening speech of the UAE, during the 47th meeting of the Middle East Regional Committee of the World Tourism Organization, he added that the UAE provided an inspiring model in dealing with the repercussions of the "Covid-19" pandemic on the economic sectors in general, and the tourism sector in particular.

executive board

In detail, the UAE has obtained the support of the member states of the Regional Committee of the World Tourism Organization, for its candidacy for membership in the Executive Council of the Organization, for the first time, as the approval of its membership will be voted on during the General Assembly of the Organization, which will be hosted by Morocco, next October.

This came during the state's presidency of the 47th meeting of the Regional Committee for the Middle East at the World Tourism Organization, which was hosted by the Saudi capital, Riyadh, during which the state was represented by a delegation headed by the Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi.

During the meeting, travel protocols around the world and the mechanisms that enable the recovery of the tourism sector were discussed. It was also decided that Egypt would follow the UAE in the presidency of the Middle East Regional Committee at the World Tourism Organization, which lasted for two consecutive sessions over the past four years.

Beginning of recovery

Al Falasi said during the UAE’s opening speech to the meeting, that the tourism sector represents an engine for sustainable development in many countries of the world, and contributes about 10% of the global gross product, and one in 10 people around the world works in it, hence the importance of continuing work and rapid and balanced action. With united efforts to restore tourism and advance recovery efforts in support of the economies of our countries.

He added: «The past period witnessed the holding of the Arabian Travel Market exhibition in Dubai, as was the conference in Riyadh to revive tourism, in addition to the meetings of the regional committee and in the presence of a large number of participants and members, which confirms the beginning of a process for the recovery of the sector and its return to normal, especially with the measures that took place. The countries of the region are taking measures to eliminate the repercussions of the (Covid-19) crisis by expanding the scope of examinations, speeding up the distribution of vaccines, and continuing coordination to improve health procedures accompanying the entry of visitors to our countries.

inspiring model

Al Falasi stressed that the UAE, thanks to the proactive vision of its leadership, provided an inspiring model in dealing with the repercussions of the “Covid-19” pandemic on the economic sectors in general, and on the tourism sector in particular, and was able to achieve flexibility, efficiency and high ability in reducing the negative effects of the pandemic on the sector, to be Thus, the least affected and the fastest recovering in the world, and to provide a balanced vision in controlling the pandemic and continuing to receive tourists.

He explained that the UAE's reception during the last period of tourists from different countries of the world is evidence of the recovery of the tourism sector, and it is also evidence of the great confidence in the measures it is taking, to ensure the highest standards of health and safety for tourists, which contributed to the presence of high rates of reassurance and comfort, which This is practically embodied by the high occupancy rates of tourist facilities, which have reached globally competitive rates.

global destination

Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, stressed that the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization is the supreme executive authority for decision-making after the General Assembly, and it includes 36 members, including three members from the Middle East region. Pointing out that the UAE's ability to become a member of the Council highlights the UAE's role and position as a global tourist destination, as well as the efforts it is making to enable the sector to grow and return to the rates it was before the spread of "Covid-19".

Al Falasi renewed the call of the World Tourism Organization to continue its support for the countries of the Middle East, and to increase the number of initiatives and activities that enhance the tourism sector in them, saying that this region is one of the best tourist destinations in the world, and we need to continue to cooperate constantly to promote recovery.

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