Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with the Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of the Group "Accor" Global

DUBAI, 17th March / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, met today, Tuesday, with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of the Accor Group, one of the largest and leading global companies in the hospitality and hotel management sector.

During the meeting, His Highness stressed that Dubai continues to consolidate its position as one of the most important global tourist destinations and the most attractive market for global investment, thanks to its proactive vision, its approach based on flexibility and long-term strategic planning, and the growing partnership with major international institutions working in the field of tourism and hospitality services.

His Highness noted the importance of strengthening partnership and integration between the government and private sectors, including the hospitality and tourism sectors, as they are among the basic pillars of Dubai’s economic growth and global competitiveness. His Highness stressed Dubai’s keenness to provide a stable and stimulating business environment that enables international companies to expand and prosper, in light of an integrated system of advanced infrastructure and flexible legislation that takes into account the interests of investors.

During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his appreciation for all the work teams at the various Accor facilities in Dubai, praising the high-quality services they provide that enhance the visitors’ experience and consolidate the emirate’s position as a leading global tourist destination.

For his part, Sébastien Bazin expressed his confidence in the market prospects in Dubai, stressing the continued strategic expansion of the group in the emirate, and noting that his visit to Dubai, at a time when the region is witnessing exceptional circumstances, reflects the extent of awareness of Dubai’s ability to deal with regional and international challenges with high efficiency, through precautionary planning and institutional flexibility.

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, Gaurav Bhushan, Global Executive Director of Development at Accor Group, and Duncan O’Rourke, Executive Director of the Luxury, Mid-Range and Economy Hotels Sector at Accor for the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Asia Pacific region.

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