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Hospitality Advisory Council reviews
Emiratisation efforts and explores mechanisms to

sustain and build on Masfout’s recognition as

‘World’s Best Tourism Village’

October 30, 2025

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The Hospitality Advisory Council convened its fourth meeting of the year, chaired by H.E.
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. The meeting was attended by
representatives from both the public and private sectors, including directors and heads of
major national and international hotel establishments operating in the country. It explored
ways to develop the UAE’s hospitality sector, enhance its competitiveness and appeal to
national talent and quality investments, and strengthen public–private collaboration to
ensure the sector’s sustainability and operational efficiency.

H.E. Bin Touq emphasized that the UAE has made significant strides in developing the
hospitality sector as a cornerstone of its tourism development journey, driving economic
diversification and supporting sustainable growth. He noted that the sector continues to
deliver robust results, underscoring the country’s appeal as a preferred destination for
visitors, thanks to its advanced infrastructure and world-class hospitality offerings.

H.E. said: “The Hospitality Advisory Council is focused on strengthening partnerships and
integrating efforts across the public and private sectors to build a resilient and attractive
business environment that drives sector growth. It also seeks to launch high-quality
initiatives that enhance the sustainability of the UAE’s hospitality ecosystem. These efforts
will help consolidate the UAE’s position as a leading hospitality destination, both regionally
and globally.”

Furthermore, H.E. highlighted the selection of Masfout by UN Tourism as the ‘World’s Best
Tourism Village 2025,’ describing it as the latest national achievement in this regard. He
emphasized the importance of building on this success by extending the experience to

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