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.

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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.