In addition to helping the emirate build an international reputation as a global sport and major events destination, Abu Dhabi’s numerous sporting mega-events, such as the Formula 1 (F1) Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and the Abu Dhabi Tour UCI Cycling, bring significant economic benefits.
What measures will ensure the sustainability of Abu Dhabi’s growing meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism sector?
With an increasing selection of cultural, sporting and entertainment attractions in its events calendar, and a steadily expanding supply of hotel rooms, Abu Dhabi has shown itself fully capable of drawing in large numbers of visitors. In 2015 this included a rising number of local UAE guests, as well as growth from wider regional and global...
Abu Dhabi has become increasingly competitive as a regional and international destination in recent years. This has been most clearly visible in a growing events schedule, higher arrivals numbers, and new additions in terms of dining, shopping and theme park attractions. With the highest hotel occupancy rates on record in 2015, the emirate is...
Abu Dhabi has become increasingly competitive as a regional and international destination in recent years. Guest numbers for 2015 were in line with growth targets, a trend that has continued over from 2014. In 2015 arrivals surpassed 4.1m, equalling an 18% increase over 2014, when 3.5m people visited. Indeed there is a growing recognition that the emirate is home to a “visitor economy” – one...
Thanks to business-friendly government policies implemented over the past 10 years Abu Dhabi is now home to a rapidly diversifying economy that is among the largest in the region, with GDP reaching a total of Dh952.68bn ($259.32bn) at current prices in 2014.
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