DUBAI — A strong and dynamic tourism sector has placed Dubai among the top 10 most visited cities in the world, a Dubai Chamber study said.

Dubai, the Middle East tourism and trade hub, is ranked higher than its regional peers and a little behind its global competitors in terms of travel and tourism competitiveness.

The sector by its nature is very susceptible to any change in global growth and demand conditions. This inevitable risk needs to be factored in the growth plans for the sectors along with strategy to face the challenges arising out of such a risk.

“The Arabian Travel Market [starting on Tuesday] is one of the major tools in supporting Dubai and its vibrant tourism sector and comes directly in line with the chamber’s mission of representing, supporting and protecting the interests of the business community in Dubai and in promoting the emirate as an international business hub,” Dubai Chamber Director-General Hamad Buamim said in a statement. [Read More]