Miral’s Mariam Al Musharrekh on factors driving demand for talent in the region

What are some key factors driving the increased demand for talent across the region’s tourism sector?

Talent acquisition, development and retention continue to be paramount as the leisure, entertainment and tourism sectors in the UAE and across the GCC region continue to grow. Fuelled by pent-up travel appetite, the region is leading international travel and tourism recovery this year to pre-pandemic levels.

Countries are capitalising on this surge in demand. Initiatives like Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030 aim to attract more visitors and double the tourism sector’s GDP contribution from approximately Dhs49bn in 2023 to Dhs90bn…