Shining star of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi has been confirmed as the host of two of the most prestigious events in the tourism calendar.
First up, the UAE capital will host the 18th World Route Development Forum later this year, while the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit will follow in 2013.
Both events follow a string of exciting developments in the emirate as it continues to assert its tourism credentials on the global stage.
Routes After a very successful World Routes at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the event was officially handed over to Abu Dhabi Airports Company in October last year. Speaking at the press conference in Berlin James Bennett, chief executive of Abu Dhabi Airports Company said: “World Routes is the aviation event of the year, as it brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities, and acts as a platform for airlines and airports to investigate route opportunities, as well as identifying areas for ongoing business development. “We are delighted and eager to showcase to this audience of aviation experts and professionals, Abu Dhabi: an attractive and dynamic destination, with the business and leisure potential that ensure a successful and sustainable route from airlines.” Abu Dhabi is one of the world’s richest cities and fast becoming one of its top destinations, equally accessible from Europe, Asia and Africa. Among the many attractions Abu Dhabi has to offer are the parks, fountains and beach of the Corniche, the Grand Mosque and the Ferrari World theme park, alongside the F1 circuit on Yas Island.
Click here to see the original article>Routes After a very successful World Routes at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the event was officially handed over to Abu Dhabi Airports Company in October last year. Speaking at the press conference in Berlin James Bennett, chief executive of Abu Dhabi Airports Company said: “World Routes is the aviation event of the year, as it brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities, and acts as a platform for airlines and airports to investigate route opportunities, as well as identifying areas for ongoing business development. “We are delighted and eager to showcase to this audience of aviation experts and professionals, Abu Dhabi: an attractive and dynamic destination, with the business and leisure potential that ensure a successful and sustainable route from airlines.” Abu Dhabi is one of the world’s richest cities and fast becoming one of its top destinations, equally accessible from Europe, Asia and Africa. Among the many attractions Abu Dhabi has to offer are the parks, fountains and beach of the Corniche, the Grand Mosque and the Ferrari World theme park, alongside the F1 circuit on Yas Island.