Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Arabian Travel Market, its 31st edition, which is the largest in its history with the participation of 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries. He tweeted: "I visited the Arabian Travel Market today in its 31st edition, the largest in its history with 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries." He added, "This global event is a model opportunity to establish new partnerships that support our ambitions and goals for an ambitious economic plan over the next ten years that will make Dubai one of the top three economic cities in the world and solidify its position among the most important global tourist destinations." He noted that "tourism is a key pillar of the UAE's economy, and it is thriving as the figures confirm. Dubai continues to diversify its tourism product and enhance visitors' confidence in its ability to meet all their expectations... and it will always remain committed to honoring its guests from around the world."