Dubai: Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation, CEO and Chairman of the Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai World, has opened The Hotel Show and The Lesiure Show at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The event, which will run for three days until September 30, is expected to attract over 18,000 professionals from the hospitality and leisure industry.

It showcases 1,000s global brands, providing everything needed to build, operate and maintain hotels and leisure facilities.