Abu Dhabi is generating a high level of interest as a multi-faceted tourism destination for the upwardly-mobile aspirational Indian traveller. Continuing the high focus and emphasis on India as the destination’s leading overseas source market for hotel guests; Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is attracting outbound travellers from the emerging gateways of Pune, Hyderabad and Kochi. The destination is now closer than ever for Indian travellers with the Etihad-Jet Airways combine operating daily direct flights.
TCA Abu Dhabi recently concluded a series of successful travel trade workshops at Pune, Hyderabad and Kochi, with a presence of stakeholders representing the best Abu Dhabi DMCs, Hotels and Attractions.
Abu Dhabi welcomed 151,423 Indian hotel guests in Jan-July 2015 at a growth rate of 21% over the same period last year. There were 555,633 guest nights, at a growth rate of 17% over the same period last year.
Reiterating the firm commitment to India market, Bejan Dinshaw, TCA Abu Dhabi Country Manager – India, said, “We are excited to market Abu Dhabi as a destination of choice for outbound travellers from Pune, Hyderabad & Kochi. Abu Dhabi with its entertainment options, iconic properties, culture, heritage and adventure is the complete destination for a completely new holiday experience. Abu Dhabi offers fresh and exotic attractions with a blend of both traditional and the modern. It is growing as a choice destination for leisure, destination weddings, honeymooners, MICE, niche and adventure travellers. We are very positive with the growth potential of these markets.”
