Tourism Breaking News
Experience Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB) have successfully concluded a three-day India roadshow, with visits to Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) showcased a range of destination highlights alongside 23 key partners, including Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE; and Miral Destinations, the one-stop trade and promotional partner for Yas Island and Saadiyat Island.
More than 730 travel trade delegates attended the roadshow across the three cities, from 27-31 March, to learn about the unique and diverse experiences Abu Dhabi offers Indian travellers, while paving the way for long-term partnerships in the sector. With this India roadshow, The Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi targeted Tier 2 cities in India for the first time and aims to conduct workshops this year in 11 more cities.
The India roadshow strengthened existing relationships and built new connections with travel trade partners, offering a programme of one-on-one meetings, and presentations– showcasing the emirate as a leading tourism destination for leisure, business, and incentive travel.
With an aim to make travel seamless to these cities Etihad, Air Arabia, and Indigo announced direct flights from India to Abu Dhabi. Etihad started a daily flight service to Kolkata, India from Abu Dhabi providing a total of seven weekly nonstop services to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU). Air Arabia also launched direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Additionally, Indigo also announced its direct daily flights from Hyderabad to Abu Dhabi & Chennai to Abu Dhabi.
Throughout the roadshow, partners learned more about Abu Dhabi’s attractiveness as an all-year round destination, with an action-packed line of up events for the summer seasonincluding the iconic Indian International Film Academy Awards (IIFA) that will take place in Abu Dhabi this May, unrivalled family fun at Paw Patrol Live in June, prepare to witness history as Guns N’ Roses are set to perform at Etihad Arena on June 1, and the UFC Abu Dhabi Showdown Week and UFC 294 in October.
The roadshow also highlighted the many family-friendly features of Abu Dhabi and the variety of experiences that are on offer for Indian holidaymakers, from the tranquillity of Al Ain Oasis and the Al Dhafra desert to the thrills of Yas Island’s range of unique theme parks and attractions.
Travellers will be able to make the most of their summer holiday to Abu Dhabi this year with an exclusive, limited time deal of ‘stay more, pay less’ for trips booked between four to seven nights. Valid from May 1st to September 30th, travellers can opt for a getaway that’s nestled in the city, select a gorgeous resort surrounded by turquoise waters, or book a family escape for the kids to enjoy at an amazing value.
