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Bin Touq meets with tourism ministers of Spain,

Croatia to enhance prospects for cooperation in

sector

ANI May 4, 2025 213 views

UAE Economy Minister Abdulla Bin Touq met with Spanish and Croatian tourism officials to

strengthen sector collaboration. Discussions focused on sustainable tourism, investment
opportunities, and increasing visitor exchanges. The UAE aims to boost its tourism GDP
contribution to AED 450 billion by 2031. Hotel revenues and occupancy rates show strong growth,

with Spain and Croatia emerging as key partners.

"The UAE continues to support initiatives aimed at

sustaining global tourism growth" – Abdulla Bin Touq Al

Marri

Abu Dhabi, May 4: During a European tour that included Spain and Croatia, Abdulla Bin
Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, met with Tonci Glavina, Minister of Tourism and

Sports of Croatia; and Rosario Sanchez Grau, Spanish Secretary of State for Tourism, with

the aim of enhancing cooperation in the sector. As part of the discussions, the ministers

exchanged the latest experiences and practices in the field of sustainable tourism
development.

Key Points

1 Bin Touq highlights UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 goals

2 UAE-Croatia explore 42 monthly flights for tourism growth

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