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Miss World wows at Abu Dhabi F1
The reigning Miss World met participants and performers at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix ahead of her appearance at the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards in London on Sunday. She will be joined by 120 Miss World contestants at the Awards, before flying back out to Abu Dhabi for a fashion show at the Yas Hotel.
Middle East tourism recovering
The number of tourists to the Middle East will more than double by 2020, according to a report by the UN World Tourism Organisation. The growth rate in the region will be almost double the world average taking the number of tourists arriving in the region to 136 million by 2020, up from 54 million last year.
In the BTN spotlight: Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan
HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan is the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). His emirate is currently on a roll, picking up a record 10 trophies at the World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony. So what is the secret to his emirate’s success. BTN finds out…
Abu Dhabi to unveil hotel classification within weeks
A number of Abu Dhabi hotels face a downgrade of their star ratings as the capital’s strict new classification system comes into effect this summer.
Abu Dhabi breaks new records at World Travel Awards
The stars of Middle East travel and tourism turned out in force for the industry’s highest accolade - the World Travel Awards, held at The Monarch, Dubai.Abu Dhabi was star of the show, picking a record-breaking ten awards, including Etihad winning “Middle East’s Leading Airline” and Abu Dhabi Tourism Association voted “Middle East’s Leading Destination Marketing Campaign”.
Abu Dhabi to open tourism body for UAE
The emriate of Abu Dhabi is launching a federal tourism body to promote and further tourism on a national level.President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has established the new agency, which will focus on enhancing all aspects of tourism across the seven emirates.
A.M. Simreen, Managing Director, Arabian Nights @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interviews A.M. Simreen, Managing Director, Arabian Nights at World Travel Market 2007 on the launch of a super-luxury travel pacxkage to Abu Dhabi.
Gavin Gabrielson, Product Development Division, Abu Dhabi Major Events Unit @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interview Gavin Gabrielson, Product Development Division, Abu Dhabi Major Events Unit, on how the destination is looking to boost its events and sports offering to travellers.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interviews Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, tells BTN about Abu Dhabi’s focus on cultural tourism and its future heritage.