During its nine years before being replaced by DTCM, the
DCTPB worked towards laying the foundation stone for the tourism industry while promoting the emirate in overseas markets by opening offices in places like the UK, Germany, Russia, Japan, China and others.
Khalid Bin Sulayem, chief executive of
DCTPB, said: "Progress and preparation for the future continue.
According to Dubai's Commerce and Tourism Board (
DCTPB), visitors contribute some 11% to Dubai's GDP.