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UAE: Sir Timothy Clark shares insights into aviation industry at ATM Dubai

Sir Timothy Clark, President, Emirates Airline, has addressed travel and tourism delegates at Arabian Travel Market 2023. Speaking on the Global Stage, Clark discussed the resurgence in passenger numbers being witnessed by the airline industry worldwide as well as the opportunities and challenges ahead. Renowned aviation commentator John Strickland accompanied him on this occasion. Addressing the performance of Emirates in the post-pandemic era, Clark said: “We used the period during the pandemic to carefully organize our resources. We devised a solid plan to kick-start as soon as the skies opened again. After 30 years of operating the world’s largest airline and as one of the flagship carriers of the UAE, there simply was no option to sit back and stop.” https://twitter.com/ATMDubai/status/1653818456230207492 Passengers number increasing In the last quarter, Dubai has welcomed five million visitors, already exceeding pre-pandemic numbers. According to Clark, demand will continue to be robust. The leisure and hospitality sectors will see a big uptick in the next five to 10 years. https://twitter.com/TNRomero/status/912493170142855168 As ATM 2023 focuses on ‘Working Towards Net Zero,’ Clark touched on the airline’s sustainability strategy. “The fuel from the aviation industry accounts for 2-2.5% of global emissions. As passenger numbers grow, so must our efforts to mitigate our carbon footprint. Emirates runs a number of sustainability initiatives across the business. Our first flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) took to the skies in 2017.  Earlier this year, we operated a demonstration flight using 100% SAF.  We also recycled 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass in 2022. As far as we can, we try to offset.” https://twitter.com/ctthsieh/status/1336885890325614592 Sir Timothy Clark, President, Emirates Airline, has addressed travel and tourism delegates at Arabian Travel Market 2023. Speaking on the Global Stage, Clark discussed resurgence in passenger numbers being witnessed by the airline industry worldwide as well as the opportunities and challenges ahead. Renowned aviation commentator John Strickland accompanied him on this occasion. Addressing the performance of Emirates in the post-pandemic era, Clark said: “We used the period during the pandemic to carefully organise our resources. We devised a solid plan to kick-start as soon as skies opened again. After 30 years of operating the world’s largest airline and as one of the flagship carriers of the UAE, there simply was no option to sit back and stop.” https://twitter.com/markverone/status/912359666952290305 Passengers number increasing In the last quarter, Dubai has welcomed five million visitors, already exceeding pre-pandemic numbers. According to Clark, demand will continue to be robust. The leisure and hospitality sectors will see a big uptick in the next five to 10 years. https://twitter.com/MajaGedosev/status/1184856855119568903 As ATM 2023 focuses on ‘Working Towards Net Zero,’ Clark touched on the airline’s sustainability strategy. “The fuel from the aviation industry accounts for 2-2.5% of global emissions. As passenger numbers grow, so must our efforts to mitigate our carbon footprint. Emirates runs a number of sustainability initiatives across the business. Our first flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) took to the skies in 2017.  Earlier this year, we operated a demonstration flight using 100% SAF.  We also recycled 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass in 2022. As far as we can, we try to offset.” About Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Now in its 30th year, the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is the leading, international travel and tourism event in the Middle East for tourism professionals. ATM 2022 attracted over 24,000 visitors and hosted over 31,000 participants. The included 1,600 exhibitors and attendees from 151 countries. Arabian Travel Market is part of Arabian Travel Week.   https://dubainews.tv/uae-sir-timothy-clark-shares-insights-into-aviation-industry-at-atm-dubai/?feed_id=16361&_unique_id=6453af6fb8686

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