Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) will be kicking off its annual globetrotting road show across key cities in Nigeria -Abuja, Lagos & Port-Harcourt – further increasing its promotional efforts of the city’s ever-evolving tourism proposition to African tourists.
Experiencing strong growth in tourism numbers from Africa in 2019, Dubai Tourism is looking to sustain its momentum, strengthening relationships with key industry stakeholders in Nigeria.
Accompanied by a record number of 52 Dubai-based partners, Dubai Tourism 2020 roadshow will make a stop in Nigeria, starting off with Abuja on February 26, Port-Harcourt on February 28 and Lagos on March 2.
The roadshow will highlight Dubai’s affordable experiences and the diversity of the city’s offerings to key travel partners in the West African region; spanning across travel, accommodation, entertainment and citywide events, with a focus on family travel.
Key elements of the event will include breakout network sessions, partner presentations, one-to-one meetings, an education session and Dubai Expert certifications and a briefing update on Expo 2020.
Speaking about the investment Dubai Tourism makes in Africa, Salim Ali Mohamed Dahman, Head of Campaigns – Africa at Dubai Tourism said: “The African region is of significant importance to Dubai and we will continue strengthening our relationships and developing strategic activities in this fast-growing market. The upcoming road show gives us the opportunity to reach out to all of our key partners, to align on future trade opportunities and ensure Dubai continues to remain top-of-mind for African travellers. We will continue to be present throughout the year and aim to steadily increase the number of partners we bring with us each year to this landmark roadshow.
“In 2019, Nigeria was one of our top performing source markets with a year-on-year increase of 33% in visitor numbers, supported by the increase in seat capacity from Emirates Airline between Dubai and Nigeria in the summer” .
Dubai Tourism will be joined by the following partners:
HOTELS – Aloft Hotel City Centre Deira Dubai, Andaz Dubai The Palm, , Atlantis The Palm Hotel & Resort, Caesars Bluewaters Dubai L.L.C, Dream City Hotel Apartments, Emerald Palace Kempinski, Flora, Five Hotel, Golden Sands (10) Hotel Apartments, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina, InterContinental Hotels Group, JA Resorts & Hotels L.L.C, Jumeirah Group, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, La Ville Hotel & Suites, Nikki Beach Resort and Spa L.L.C, , Palazzo Versace Dubai, Radisson Blu Hotel – Dubai Deira Creek, Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Savoy Crest Hotel Apartments L.L.C, Shangri – La Dubai Hotel, Studio M Arabian Plaza Hotel & Hotel Apartment (Br of Hala Hospitality Group L.L.C), Swissotel Alghurair Dubai, The Ritz Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre, Two Seasons Hotel & Hotel Apartments, and Voco Hotel.
HEALTHCARE – Dubai Healthcare Authority, American Hospital, and Thumbay Hospital.
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY – Arabian Oryx Travel & Tourism L.L.C, Arrival Gate Tourism, Golden Treasure Tourism L.L.C, Happy Travel Dot Com Travel and Tourism L.L.C, MIDA Travels, Orient Tours L.L.C Dubai Branch, Pacific Destination Tourism L.L.C, Rayna Tourism L.L.C, Red Apple Middle East Tourism LLC, Royal Arabian Destination Management DMCC, White Sands Tours & Travel.
ATTRACTIONS – EXPO 2020, Dubai Parks & Resorts, La Perle Theater, and Royal Caribbean Cruise line AIRLINES – Emirates Airline
ROADSHOW DATES:
Abuja
Venue: Edmund’s Multipurpose Event Centre, Wuse 2, Abuja
Dates: 26/2/2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Port-Harcourt
Venue: LA Kings Event Dome, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt
Date: 28/2/2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lagos
Venue: Sheba Event Centre, 20 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos
Date: 2/3/2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Link to register to confirm attendance at the event!
http://rsvp-dtcm.simpleviewinc.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=2504
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About Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism)
With the ultimate vision of positioning Dubai as the world’s leading tourism destination and commercial hub, Dubai Tourism’s mission is to increase the awareness of Dubai among global audiences and to attract tourists and inward investment into the emirate. Dubai Tourism is the principal authority for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of Dubai’s tourism sector.
It markets and promotes the Emirate’s commerce sector, and is responsible for the licensing and classification of all tourism services, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. Brands and departments within the Dubai Tourism portfolio include Dubai Business Events, Dubai Calendar, and Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment.
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