DUBAI: “Education and technology is critical, in order to build up a sustainable and competitive travel and tourism sector in the future,” said Antoine Medawar, Vice President Mena, Amadeus at the UNTWO and Arabian Travel Market Ministerial Forum, held during ATM in Dubai.
In this event that gathered ministers of tourism an industry leaders in the MENA region, Medawar discussed the sustainable future of the travel and tourism sector, emphasising the importance of collaboration between stakeholders, in particular between the public and private sectors, to ensure that students and the labour force are fully equipped to deal with what will be the technology-driven future of the sector.
“In terms of the education requirements for the labour force of today and tomorrow, this conference is a unique platform to discuss the policies and initiatives that will equip future sector employees with the skills and knowledge to contribute to continued, sustainable growth,” he said.
