“The vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is to ensure that Dubai becomes the number one destination for all and the number one city and destination for people of determination as well.”

H.E. Issam KazimChief Executive Officer, Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DCTCM)

“Thank you very much for your warm hospitality and for organizing such an inspiring event in Dubai. The summit was a very interesting learning experience for UNWTO.”

Igor StefanovicTechnical Coordinator, Ethics, Culture and Social Responsibility Department UN Tourism

“Governments should accept actionable recommendations to achieve employment, tourism without borders, and inclusion.”

HE Ahmed Aboul GheitSecretary General, League of Arab States

“Accessibility is at the heart of airport development. We create universal, inclusive airports where every passenger journey is exceptional and seamless.”

Ahmed Al MuflehHead of Innovation, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP)

“By strengthening collaboration across the travel value chain, we can help ensure that accessibility becomes a standard across the industry, opening travel to more people and creating both social and economic value.”

Linda RistagnoAssistant Director, External Affairs, International Air Transport Association (IATA)

“Airports are the gateways to the world, and today, they must be inclusive gateways that enable everyone to travel independently and with dignity. Investing in universal design is an investment in both the passenger experience and the airport’s reputation as a human-centered and intelligent facility.”

Jean-Sébastien PardSenior Manager, Accreditations at Airports Council International (ACI World)

“Tourism is a sector that needs to be able to welcome everyone, everywhere.”

Samer AlkharashiDirector, UN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle East

“Disabled people have the right to economic and social security and decent levels of living. They face discrimination and barriers that restrict them from participating in society on an equal basis with others.”

Daniela BasDirector, DB SustainABILITY Advisory Boutique Int. (SAB), Former Director Division for Inclusive Social Development, United Nations Department of Economic & Social Affairs

“The event was a success, and I was grateful for the opportunity to steer the discussion on aviation accessibility and make some great contacts.”

Nathalie HerbellesVice-President Industry Affairs and Sustainability at Airports Council International (ACI World)

“It was a wonderful experience participating in the 3rd Accessible Travel and Tourism International Summit and everything was very well organized.”

Filip VerstraetePresident of Tourism for the Deaf; Policy Officer at Doof Vlaanderen focusing on Accessibility (Belgium) President of the Advisory Committee Board on Flemish Sign Language (Governmental Flanders / Belgium)

“'It was my pleasure to speak once again at the Summit and to have the opportunity to meet so many wonderful leaders.”

Fred J. Maahs, JrFounder and CEO Maahs Travels

“The business potential of accessible tourism lies in its being an underserved market, its growth potential, the lifetime value it offers, how well it fits with your brand and the other incidental benefits it brings.”

Martin HengHead of Content, Vacayit

“It was a pleasure to share time with you and with the others speakers and I hope to have another opportunity to work together. Thank you for the invitation, the planning and attention, which has made me live an incredible experience.”

Trinidad Domínguez VilaProfessor of the University of Vigo