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people of all ages, reducing unemployment rates. He

further pointed out that by 2033, this dynamic sector is

projected to boost its contribution to the global GDP to

US$15.5 trillion, accounting for 11.6 percent of the world

economy. It is expected to provide employment for

around 430 million individuals globally, which makes up

almost 12 percent of the global workforce, as per the

World Travel and Tourism Council's projections.

Importance of sustainability in advancing tourism

During the session, Bin Touq emphasised that

sustainability is key to boosting the tourism sector’s

growth in the immediate future, particularly given the

current global environmental and social challenges. It

calls for strengthening the collaborative efforts across

all fronts and levels to attain harmony between

economic and environmental progress as well as social

accountability.

Furthermore, Bin Touq highlighted the UAE's

commitment to enhancing the regional and global

tourism infrastructure to ensure the sustainability of the

sector. He indicated that there are challenges ahead for

sustainable tourism, most notably the necessity to

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