DTCM Director General receives Chief Executive of TUI Cruises

Press release

Published January 23rd, 2011 - 12:19 GMT

Al Bawaba

Khalid A. Bin Sulayem, Director General of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), recently welcomed Richard J. Vogel, Chief Executive of TUI Cruises, one of the largest cruise companies in the world, and the accompanying delegation. The visit was aimed at getting a deeper understanding of the development of tourism in Dubai, and specifically the cruise tourism sector and the facilities that Dubai offers for cruise ships.

Bin Sulayem took the opportunity to highlight to the delegation the year-on-year growth achieved by Dubai’s tourism industry. He also provided details of the various steps being taken by Dubai to boost tourism, and especially underlined the major investments in infrastructure and hospitality projects. Vogel was particularly impressed by the facilities that Dubai offers for marine tourism and the cruise industry.

Background Information

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)

With the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is mandated to support the Government in positioning the emirate as a major hub for global economy and tourism, and in boosting the city’s economic and tourism competitiveness indicators. Under this remit, DET is driving efforts to further enhance Dubai’s diversified, innovative service-based economy to attract top global talent, deliver a world-class business environment and accelerate productivity growth. Additionally, DET is supporting Dubai’s vision to become the world’s best city to live and work in by promoting its diverse destination proposition, unique lifestyle and outstanding quality of life, overall.

DET is the principal authority for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for the licensing and classification of all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. The DET portfolio includes Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, Dubai Industries and Exports, Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) and Dubai SME, as well as Dubai College of Tourism, Dubai Calendar and Dubai Business Events.