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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'

31/10/2025

Latest Council meeting discusses efforts to develop a comprehensive and accurate

database of jobs and national professionals in the sector

Abu Dhabi, 30 October 2025:

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 include more villages and regions across the UAE,

creating a model for developing sustainable rural tourism, preserving cultural and natural heritage,
empowering local communities, and enhancing sustainability in the country’s tourism development.

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