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Ambitious plans to attract 130 million tourists a year to the Gulf by the end of 2010 are shaping the agenda at this week's Arabian Travel Market.
Strengthening aviation infrastructure in preparation for an expected surge in tourists has been identified as a focus of discussions and deals at the Dubai World Trade Center.
Airlines are aggressively investing in new aircraft to service the region's growing airport network, while the country's tourism board is driven by a desire to experience the Gulf and wider region. The company has positively announced its intention to fill the hotel to capacity in order to meet the demand.
The resilience of the travel industry has also been highlighted against the backdrop of the war in Gaza and rising tensions in the Red Sea.
Here host Nick Webster speaks. The National's aviation correspondent Dina Kamel explores how a bold vision for the future is becoming a reality.
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Updated: May 9, 2024, 12:58 p.m.
