ABU DHABI WITNESSED 21% GROWTH IN INDIA VISITORS IN 2015
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Abu Dhabi had a highly successful year 2015 in the India Market. The destination continues to rise in the preference of Indian travellers, as a refreshingly different holiday getaway. Abu Dhabi is the multi-faceted, unexplored and exotic destination for the upwardly-mobile aspirational Indian traveller. Continuing the high focus and emphasis on India as the destination’s leading outbound source market for Indian hotel guests, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) concluded a series of trade and media initiatives for India in 2015. The destination is now closer than ever for Indian travellers with Etihad-Jet Airways combine operating daily direct flights offering seamless connectivity from key Indian gateways.
India is currently Abu Dhabi’s leading overseas source market. Abu Dhabi welcomed 250,235 Indian hotel guests in January to November 2015 at a growth rate of 21 per cent over the same period in the previous year. There were 895,129 guest nights, at a growth rate of 16 per cent year-on-year.
Bejan Dinshaw, TCA Abu Dhabi Country Manager - India said, “We are excited to market Abu Dhabi as a destination of choice for discerning Indian travellers. Abu Dhabi with its entertainment options, iconic properties, culture and heritage is a complete destination for a distinctive holiday experience. There are unique attractions like Sir Bani Yas Island, a true natural paradise and the futuristic Masdar City, showcasing unbelievable science and sustainability. With opulent hotels and complete family holiday options, we are very confident with a continuous growth of this market.”
Abu Dhabi is also attracting arts and culture lovers with the fast developing Saadiyat Island Cultural District. With its sweeping beach, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and stunning beachfront resorts, Saadiyat Island will soon be home to a series of world-class cultural institutions, including Jean Nouvel-designed Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Zayed National Museum and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.