Abu Dhabi most attractive business tourism in the region, says Tourist expert

Abu Dhabi, March 27, 2013 (WAM) - Sayed Tayoun, Director of Sales '&' Marketing InterContinental Abu Dhabi, said that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has become the most attractive for business and conferences tourism in the Gulf and Arab region. Tayoun expected that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will witness significant growth in exhibitions and conferences tourism until the end of 2013 and 2014 thanks to the great events to be hosted during the next period. He also confirmed the importance of InterContinental Hotels Group's participation in the Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) " which is currently being held in Abu Dhabi, noting that the opening of "Yas Waterworld" along with "Ferrari World Abu Dhabi" in Yas Island deepened the concept of business, conferences and family tourism. He also stressed the importance of the Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition in support of the plans of Abu Dhabi Government, which put the development of the tourism sector on the top priorities of its strategic plan 2030 due to the importance of tourism to the national economy. – Emirates News Agency, WAM