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ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) recently concluded its Visit Abu Dhabi Roadshow in India with 28 stakeholders from the UAE capital, These include major airlines, cruise ships, hotels, attractions and DMC.
More than 800 travel industry representatives participated in the roadshow at six events in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore to learn about the unique and diverse experiences Abu Dhabi offers Indian travelers, while paving the way for long-term partnerships in the industry flat road.
The successful event showcased the UAE as a leading travel destination for leisure, business and incentive travel through briefings, demos and presentations of fragrance-making cultural experiences. This was followed by exclusive networking dinners attended by key industry professionals and buyers at The Oberoi (New Delhi), ITC Gardenia, The Luxury Collection Hotel (Bangalore) and Four Seasons Hotel (Mumbai).
During the week-long programme of events, DCT Abu Dhabi showcased key destination highlights to help industry professionals familiarise themselves with the many exciting experiences the destination has to offer, including Abu Dhabi’s leading leisure and entertainment destination, Asia The Island, which is home to award-winning theme parks such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. DCT Abu Dhabi stakeholders also spoke with key partners about the timeline of new developments and exciting events to be held in the UAE capital, including the premiere of the Broadway musical The Lion King, UAE premiere An NBA game, UFC 281, and a performance by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman as part of Diwali festivities.
Organised by Abu Dhabi DCT and Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB) in partnership with Experience Hub, the event will now be held annually, reflecting the importance of the Indian market to Abu Dhabi’s inbound tourism strategy.
Mubarak Al Shamisi, Director of ADCEB, said: “It is an honour to meet our valued travel trade partner in India and share what Abu Dhabi has to offer. India has always been one of the UAE’s largest overseas markets and one of Abu Dhabi’s largest MICE Tourism Source Market. Our visit this month is to support our valued stakeholders, raise awareness of the destination, meet our target businesses and leading MICE agencies, and introduce our enhanced Advantage Abu Dhabi Meetings & Incentives program and our new MICE Agency Reward program, designed to allow us to continue to excel in the region.
“In Abu Dhabi, there is something for everyone at their own pace, whether it’s the serenity of Al Ain or the thrill of Yas Island. We look forward to welcoming more Indian visitors this year, especially with our exciting calendar of events in 2022 and beyond.”
Liam Findlay, CEO of Yas Island’s trade and promotions arm, Experience Hub, a subsidiary of Miral, said: “We are always delighted to meet our valued travel trade network and MICE partners , and share the latest news about Yas Island and us. A portfolio of products, events and experiences curated specifically for the Indian market. At Experience Hub, we strive to provide our trading partners with knowledge and insight on everything the destination has to offer, we Looking forward to building strong relationships as we prepare for an exciting season of spectacular entertainment, musical performances, sporting events and exhilarating events.”
During the roadshow to visit Abu Dhabi, more than 7,000 individual meetings were held across the three cities. All attendees also stand a chance to win 20 vacation packages to Abu Dhabi.
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