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Abu Dhabi, UAE – Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), participated at the 22nd edition of the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, France from the 4-7 December. Experience Abu Dhabi’s participation in ILTM focused on expanding and forging new partnerships within the global travel and tourism industry and to showcase the emirate as a top luxury travel destination in the region.
DCT Abu Dhabi highlighted unique opportunities the emirate has to offer and was joined by 14 partners including Desert Adventures, Level Up DMC, Rayna Tours, Desert Gate Tourism, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Desert Island Resort & Spa, St Regis Abu Dhabi, Erth Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Rixos Marina, Miral Destinations, Nurai Island & Saadiyat Beach Club, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas and Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas.
Abdulla Yousuf, International Operations Director for DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “ILTM provides a unique opportunity for our team to promote Abu Dhabi’s luxury value proposition, Emirati hospitality and packed events calendar. With a commitment to promote, protect and progress the emirate, we enrich lives by sharing with the world, our offering as a distinctively diverse destination for travellers. With culture and tourism at the heart of everything we do, we are ensuring that our destination will be top of mind among travellers and partners when choosing their next luxury holiday.”
Among the many attractions, the different resorts and beach clubs on Saadiyat Island was specifically highlighted to demonstrate variety of property types on offer. There are currently over 230 hotels and resorts in Abu Dhabi. As of November 2023, a total of 28 international airlines are fully operational from the state-of-the-art Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Terminal A will be able to process up to 45 million travellers annually and handle 79 planes at once. Abu Dhabi cruise season now runs all year round with the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal in Zayed Port offering a welcoming gateway to tourists from around the world.
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions.
By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
For more information about DCT Abu Dhabi and the destination, visit tcaabudhabi.ae and visitabudhabi.ae