Abu Dhabi

Company: Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority

Website: www.visitabudhabi.com
Person attending: Angela Bates
Job title: Trade/MICE Promotions
Telephone: 020 7201 6401 / 07974 240 248
Email: ABates@tcaabudhabi.ae

Born out of an Abu Dhabi Government desire for economic diversification away
from its hydrocarbon mainstay and long-term economic sustainability, the
tourism authority was established in September 2004 and with Abu Dhabi
Convention Bureau are working towards the 2030 destination vision.
Dedicated Business Assistance
Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau champions Abu Dhabi as a dynamic global
business events leader. The bureau is a one stop resource, offering free impartial
advice and help with planning, local knowledge, bid preparation and support.
Superb infrastructure, a state of the art conference and exhibition centre,
outstanding meeting facilities, venues and large inventory of both luxury and
good value accommodation provide world class offerings at the centre of three
continents for unforgettable meetings and experiences.
Natural Resources
400 kilometers of pristine coastline; a plethora of natural islands; warm, clean
waters rich in marine life; ancient oases; vast desert landscapes; an ancient
heritage still being unearthed and a vibrant, cosmopolitan, crime-free national
capital; TCA Abu Dhabi has an extensive mandate for managing the emirate's
business and tourism industry and assisting the destination's development while
spearheading its international promotion.

TCA Abu Dhabi supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to
nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate's heritage. Policies,
plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture,
including protecting archaeological and historical sites to developing museums,
including the Louvre Abu Dhabi (open 2015), Zayed National Museum (2016) and
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (2017).
World Class Events
Abu Dhabi hosts an expansive portfolio of annual world-class major events
including Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship; the Al Ain Aerobatics Show;
Gourmet Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi International Triathlon; Abu Dhabi Desert
Challenge; Rally Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge. TCA Abu Dhabi
also actively supports Manchester City Football Club and World Rally
Championship through its Citreon Team Abu Dhabi alliance.

3 things you need to know about Abu Dhabi

7hrs direct flight from the UK with Etihad Airways, our national carrier
flying to 70+ destinations worldwide
Abu Dhabi is one of the worlds safest destinations and has been named by
Mercer Consultants as the Safest City In The Middle East
Advantage Abu Dhabi Initiative provides added value experiences for
bookings from 50 bednights upwards

To get more important info follow the links: Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau,
Business Events Australia, Convention Bureau Belgium, Convention Bureau Brussels
and Wallonia, Business Events Canada, Overseas Convention Bureaus, UK-based
event planners & UK-based event organizers.