The 10th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) will be hosted in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, from March 14-16, and will bring together leading regional and global players in the aviation and travel industry from both the public and private sectors. The theme of the summit is “Impactful Sustainability in Modern-Day Travel and Tourism”.
The summit, which is the region’s leading aviation industry event, will feature over 600 aviation experts and hundreds of attendees from multiple sectors and will be held at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre. The three-day event will include interactive panel discussions, keynote addresses, workshops, and exhibitions, providing an opportunity for industry experts to share their expertise and knowledge and explore the trends, insights, and opportunities that drive the growth and development of the Arab aviation and tourism industry.
The summit, hosted in collaboration with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), will analyze the significance of impactful sustainability and disruptive technologies in a rapidly changing travel market. The industry’s leading players, including Original Equipment Manufacturers, Destination Management Companies, tourism boards, and start-ups, will share their best practices and offer valuable perspectives on sustainable business models. Strategic sector discussions will also highlight curated and innovative products, services, and initiatives that are changing the way people travel.
The 10th Arab Aviation Summit will be attended by noted leaders in innovation, travel influencers, media personnel, and other key industry stakeholders. It will include a series of workshops and partner networking events to encourage discussions on opportunities and challenges in the sector. The summit is endorsed by Arab governments and will feature a business development arena with route development.
H.E Raki Phillips, CEO of RAKTDA, said, “Hosting the summit for the third consecutive year not only solidifies the Emirate as a leading MICE destination in the region but also examines the case for sustainability in tourism. As Ras Al Khaimah gears up to become the Regional Leader in Sustainable Tourism by 2025, we strongly believe that the entire tourism ecosystem, where aviation plays a leading role, must work hand-in-hand with destinations to deliver a sustainable future for the industry.”
Emad AlMonayea, Chairman & President at Vaayu Group, commented on being chosen as the sustainable partner for the summit, “As a company dedicated to rethinking solutions for future challenges within the aviation industry, the sustainable focus of the 10th Arab Aviation Summit is strategically in sync with our purpose and mission. AAS has today emerged as the world’s first aviation and tourism event to calculate carbon emissions and we are proud to be a sustainable partner for this prestigious summit in 2023.”
Frederico Fernandes, Arab Aviation Summit Director, said, “As a critical meeting point for the industry to discuss collaboration, as well as opportunities and challenges to advance the sector, the 10th Arab Aviation Summit is an ideal platform to showcase industry insights and best practices as we move in earnest towards making a tangible commitment to sustainable transformation. At the Summit, leading players will outline scalable solutions that address the key interdependent pillars of the aviation ecosystem to accelerate pathways to a sustainable future.”
AAS 2023 is supported by global industry partners such as Airbus, CFM, Collins Aerospace, Turkish Teknik, T3 Aviation Academy, and others. Participants can look forward to industry workshops and presentations by high-profile industry leaders covering regional and international practices across tourism, aviation, airports, and more.
