The leisure and tourism industry is one of the leading global economic activities, and the largest employer worldwide. The WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council) has, in its long-term forecast predicted the number of international travelers alone doubling from 700 million to 1.6 billion, in near future.

The tourism sector in UAE is in the forefront of the entire Gulf and the Middle East region. Tourism remains primary contributor to the GDP in the region. Tourism finds place of pride in long term strategic plans for development of UAE. The country has made its mark as a safe destination extending the traditional 3'S' (Sun, Sand & Sea) factor of destination attraction to 5'S' which includes Safety and shopping as a major feature for the UAE visitors.

Tourism Major produces skilled manpower which meets the exponential growth in the air-transport, accommodation, tour operation, MICE and retail sectors in the region & world - wide.