Dubai hosts a summit for people of determination to bring “easy tourism” back to the fore

Ahmed bin Saeed: The UAE is among the best and safest destinations in the world for tourism and living

  • Affordable tourism is one of the rights of 10% of the world's population.

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  • Hilal Al Marri: "Dubai is one of the global cities available to everyone, and it is keen to provide all amenities for travelers of determination."

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The activities of the “Dubai World Summit to Facilitate Tourism for People of Determination” will be launched in Dubai, in its second session, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, President of Dubai Airports, Supreme President and CEO of Emirates Airlines and Group, on January 12 2022 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said: "Within the framework of our endeavor to achieve our rational government's vision of making the UAE the preferred tourist destination for people of determination, Dubai is hosting the second session of the Dubai International Summit to facilitate tourism for people of determination, in conjunction with the launch of Expo 2020."

His Highness added: "The summit highlights the wonderful efforts made and still are made by all government agencies and private companies in Dubai and the UAE, led by those interested in the tourism sector, to confront the challenges of (Covid-19), and ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens, residents and tourists, which qualified the Emirates and Dubai to become among the The best and safest destinations in the world to travel and live during the pandemic.”

His Highness explained that «(the summit) will discuss the challenges and negative effects that the epidemic has had on the global tourism industry, the movement of tourists, especially people of determination, lessons learned, new solutions applied globally, and precautionary measures taken by countries to accelerate the recovery of tourism, especially in airports, airlines, hotels and networks. Transportation and other facilities and services.

His Highness said, "Our joint efforts will contribute to overcoming the challenges facing tourists of determination, who are eager to set out again to enjoy their lives and travel around the world freely.

Let us work together to ensure accessible tourism and the best possible experience for all.”

The summit, which is supported by the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, as a partner in the tourist destination, and is held under the title "To make all cities friendly for tourists of determination", aims to shed light on the challenges faced by about one billion people, who have a certain type of need for assistance, according to The statistics of the World Health Organization, while traveling as residents, visitors or tourists in the cities of the world, and the need to strengthen legislation, laws, infrastructure and services that meet their needs and aspirations and their right to easily discover the world.

The summit comes with the gradual return to the recovery of the travel and tourism sectors, after the disastrous effects of “Covid-19” on these two sectors worldwide, to discuss the challenges facing the industry at the present time and the lessons learned from the crisis, especially with regard to tourists with determination.

Dubai has taken the initiative to return "easy tourism" to the fore, as the city was among the first destinations that successfully opened to international tourists months before hosting the "Expo 2020 Dubai", as part of its vision to become one of the best preferred destinations for tourists of determination, approved On an integrated system of legislation, advanced infrastructure and distinguished services.

For his part, Director-General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, Hilal Saeed Al Marri, said: “Our wise leadership pays great attention to people of determination, and provides them with all facilities and services that enable them to lead their lives normally. They are also involved in community events due to the importance of this category in society.

Dubai is also one of the global cities available to everyone, and it is keen to provide all amenities for travelers of determination from their arrival in Dubai until their departure, where they find what meets their needs starting from the airport, transportation, as well as hotel facilities, all the way to the most famous landmarks and tourist attractions that take into account this aspect in its facilities.

Also, with Dubai’s adoption of modern technology, it contributes to changing the lives of people of determination and making their lives easier.”

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According to the World Health Organization, between 10 to 15% of the world's population has some kind of need for assistance, and that the number of people who need assistive devices ranging from wheelchairs to communication technologies, will double from one billion today to two billion people by the year 2050 as a result of aging, health problems, and other factors.

About 50 million people with special needs in the Middle East look forward to visiting cities and tourist destinations that provide them with appropriate services that meet their needs.

Ahmed bin Said:

• "Our joint efforts will contribute to overcoming the challenges facing tourists of determination who are eager to enjoy their lives and travel around the world freely."

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