Abu Dhabi News
‘Tourism for tomorrow awards’ to be presented in Abu Dhabi
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) prestigious ‘Tourism For Tomorrow Awards’, which recognise sustainable tourism best practice, will next year be presented in Abu Dhabi.
Breaking Travel News interview: Pep Lozano, general manager, Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
After much anticipation, the 532-room Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is on track to open its doors in September this year, marking the luxury lifestyle hotel group’s first foray into the UAE’s capital. Breaking Travel News sits down with general manager Pep Lozano to discuss plans for the new property.
Ritz Carlton set to make Abu Dhabi debut
The 532-room Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is set to open this later this year marking the hotel operator’s first foray into the United Arab Emirates capital city. The luxurious property, owned by Abu Dhabi National Hotels, features 447 luxurious guestrooms and suites, as well as 85 private villas.
Park Inn, Yas Island unveils Ferrari World packages
Park Inn by Radisson, Abu Dhabi Yas Island has unveiled its latest hotel package, which includes admission for two to the world’s largest indoor theme park Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. As part of the package guests can also visit the Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Abu Dhabi records double-digit Q1 guest growth
Abu Dhabi has seen double-digit growth in hotel guests and guest nights in the first quarter of 2012, with the UK remaining Abu Dhabi’s top performing hotel guest source market.
Abu Dhabi to welcome tourism elite in 2013
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 Global Summit will follow in 2013.
Record year for Abu Dhabi hotel guests
Abu Dhabi has recorded its most successful year ever in terms of hotel guest arrivals with some 2,111,611 people staying in the emirate’s hotels and hotel apartments – beating its 2011 stretch target of 2 million by 6.5% or over 100,000 guests.
Coldplay return to Abu Dhabi for New Year’s Eve
Grammy award winning indie band Coldplay will headline a special concert in Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve, following what has been a phenomenal year for the Emirate, which has is close to hitting its ambitious hotel guest target.
Scissor Sisters bring flamboyant live show to Abu Dhabi
The chart topping Scissor Sisters will be bringing their widely loved and infectious dance floor anthems to Yas Island Abu Dhabi at the FLASH Forum on January 12th. FLASH Entertainment has announced tickets for the Grammy-nominated band will go on sale today and are expecting fans right across the region to snap them up well ahead of their Middle East debut.
ADM Shipyards superyacht Yas takes to the sea
Yas – a 462 ft superyacht from Abu Dhabi-based ADM Shipyards – has been launched in the Middle East. With a design adapted from a United Arab Emirates military frigate, the vessel is the sixth largest superyacht in the world.
Seychelles boosts UAE tourism cooperation
Seychelles president James Michel is seeking to boost tourism cooperation with the United Arab Emirates with the symbolic unveiling of a plaque at the country’s new embassy in Abu Dhabi. The president, in his capacity as minister for tourism, also inaugurated the Seychelles Tourism Office, which is based in the embassy.
Britney Spears rocks Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in spectacular style
American pop princess Britney Spears has treated her Middle Eastern fans to an unforgettable show in Abu Dhabi at the Yas Arena, Yas Island, as part of the celebrations surrounding the F1 Grand Prix. The femme fatal recording artist put on one of the most visually creative shows since Beyonce appeared on Yas Island two years ago.