Page 97 - Shj Tourism Annual Report 2019 English

Regional and global appraisal of tourism and travel in the UAE: The UAE is ranked 29 (out of 136 countries) among the most competitive countries in travel and tourism in the world. 2nd: Safety and Security 3rd: Air transport infrastructure 5th: Business environment 15th: ITC readiness index It occupies the first place as the most competitive country in the field of travel and tourism in the Middle East and North Africa. The below chart shows the global ranking in the following individual indicators: 31st: Travel and Tourism priority determination 27th: Tourism services infrastructure Source: World Economic Forum, Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 19th: Land and Seaports infrastructure 97 97 Annual Report - 2019 The Story of a Year