Dct Abu Dhabi News
ITB China 2026: Abdulla Yousuf, Director Int Operations, Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi
Interviewed by Justin Cooke
DCT Abu Dhabi Forges Strategic Partnerships to Drive Tourism Growth Across Key International Markets
New collaborations with leading travel partners will focus on attracting visitors from Europe, Saudi Arabia, India, and beyond, while enhancing Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a year-round destination. DCT Abu Dhabi receives accolade for sustainable effort during Arabian Travel Market, demonstrating measures taken throughout the Experience Abu Dhabi stand to reduce environmental impact and support for the UAE’s net zero commitment
DCT Abu Dhabi Unveil Incentives and Rewards Scheme to Celebrate Excellence in Visitor Experience
Programme will recognise businesses and frontliners across Abu Dhabi’s tourism and cultural sectors for exceptional service delivery
Abu Dhabi to host Middle East Film & Comic Con for further two years
DCT Abu Dhabi and Informa extend partnership which saw the region’s biggest pop culture event relocate to the emirate in 2022. The 13th edition, held from 18-20 April 2025, attracted more than 38,000 fans over three days to Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC Centre, driving increased visitor growth to the emirate
DCT Abu Dhabi Launches Reseller Portal for Abu Dhabi Pass at Arabian Travel Market
New portal unlocks access to Abu Dhabi Pass at wholesale rates, enabling industry partners to expand their product offerings and serve customers better
DCT Abu Dhabi Enhances Hotel Guest Efficiency and Safety with Emirate-Wide Face Recognition System
Introduction of face recognition technology will enhance guest experience and support public safety regulations. Agreement signed with Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security to pilot first government-led initiative of its kind in Abu Dhabi
DCT Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches to drive service excellence
Powered by AI-driven e-learning modules, the Visitor Experience Academy will deliver tailor-made professional training across Abu Dhabi’s visitor journey touchpoints
Building Momentum: Abu Dhabi’s Culture and Tourism Sectors Show Strong Q1 Growth Ahead of ATM
Abu Dhabi welcomed 1.4 million hotel guests between January and March 2025. The emirate’s worldwide appeal contributed to AED 2.3 billion in hotel revenues in Q1 2025. Abu Dhabi hotels witnessed 18% revenue surge in Q1 2025, with +25% RevPAR
DCT Abu Dhabi, Miral and teamLab Announce the Completion of 70 Percent of teamLab Phenomena
The 17,000sqm unprecedented art project will offer a multi-sensory exploration of experiential artworks created by art collective teamLab