Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and Abu Dhabi Ports recently concluded a highly successful trade workshop in Delhi and Mumbai. The focus was emerging market of Cruise Tourism for the Indian outbound to Abu Dhabi.
There was an excellent response from the Indian travel trade with over 300 travel agents from over 250 companies in Delhi and Mumbai collectively.
Saeed A. Al Dhaheri, Cruise Sector & City Tour Development Section Manager; Abdulla Mohammed Al Mansouri, City Tour Executive, Tourism Ecosystem and Leisure Department; along with Bejan Dinshaw, Country Manager, India, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, were present at the occasion.
Abu Dhabi key stakeholders were also present, including Farah Leisure (representing Ferrari World & Yas Waterworld), Rotana Group of Hotels, Dnata, Lama Tours and North Tours. There was a highly positive response from the visiting top-line trade during the networking sessions.
The event showcased attractive facets of Destination Abu Dhabi, the emerging cruise segment and connectivity onboard the Etihad-Jet Airways alliance. There were presentations by Indian cruise service providers including MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises with a focus on developing packages suitable for Indian outbound cruise market to Abu Dhabi.
There was a raffle draw with exciting prizes for the lucky winners courtesy of Farah Leisure and Etihad Airways.
