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5/23/25, 9:02 AM H.E. Bin Touq participates in World Tourism Forum in Prague
by the UN Tourism in collaboration with the Government of the Czech Republic under the
theme ‘Shaping the Future of Tourism through Innovation and Technology.’

The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore the latest trends and
best practices in tourism and hospitality, focusing on AI and advanced technologies as well as their role

in the sustainable development of the sector.

H.E. Bin Touq highlighted how the UAE has prioritised the tourism sector as a key strategic pillar of the
national economy. The country continues to strengthen its position as a leading global destination by
investing in innovation, adopting latest digital solutions, and forging strategic partnerships with various

countries and leading global institutions.

H.E. added: “The UAE has successfully established its position on the global tourism landscape,
strengthening its role in the growth and prosperity of the sector as a global hub for sustainable tourism.
This was achieved through developing advanced infrastructure, enhancing innovation and integrating
technology into tourism policies, and actively contributing to shaping the future of global tourism through

greater international collaboration.”

The Minister of Economy highlighted that participation in the Global Tourism Forum offers a significant
opportunity to enhance international collaboration and exchange expertise with industry leaders and key
decision-makers from around the world. H.E. added that the Forum is an ideal platform for showcasing

the UAE’s success in developing smart and sustainable tourism offerings and leveraging cutting-edge
technology including AI and other digital tools to drive innovation and sustainable growth of the sector.

H.E. bin Touq added: “We believe that forging global partnerships and developing national talent are key
to ensuring a prosperous future for tourism. We look forward to enhancing collaboration with our
international partners to achieve shared goals in this vital sector.”

His Excellency also affirmed that the UAE’s efforts to transform tourism into one of the most sustainable

drivers of economic growth is driven by the National Tourism Strategy 2031. It aims to position the UAE
as the world’s best tourism destination, raise the sector’s GDP contribution to AED 450 billion, attract
AED 100 billion in tourism investments within the UAE’s markets, and welcome 40 million hotel guests.

The World Tourism Forum 2025 explored the potential of AI and cutting-edge technologies in shaping

the future of tourism. It featured discussions and workshops on innovation, societal responsibility,
education, and talent attraction, in addition to highlighting leading projects in smart tourism fields and
sustainability. The Forum also included sessions on big data utilisation and the environmental aspects of
tourism, with the participation of experts and officials from across sectors.

For further information, please contact:

Orient Planet Group (OPG)

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