Leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (June 2-4 2024).
The event is being held in the UAE for the first time, and is hosted by Emirates Airline.
More than 1,500 participants are expected to be in attendance, including industry leaders, government officials and media.
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, minister of economy for the United Arab Emirates, is expected to welcome delegates to Dubai with an opening keynote speech to the AGM.
“Dubai’s world-leading connectivity places it at the crossroads of the planet. And it will soon be the centre of the airline industry’s leadership as it hosts the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s director general.
“We look forward to hosting our industry colleagues in Dubai, Emirates’ home and hub. This is a city that has forged its place in global aviation and prospered, thanks to its visionary leaders and progressive policies that recognise air transport’s role as a key economic enabler. In line with this, last year aviation contributed 27% to Dubai’s GDP and supported $37 billion in gross value added. There are always exciting new developments in Dubai, and I hope visiting delegates will get to a chance to experience this buzzing city and the UAE’s renowned hospitality for themselves,” said Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline.
First published by FINN: www.wearefinn.com
May 31, 2024 – 11:26 am
