Dubai Tourism Road-Show Comes to Nigeria: Gear Up!
…Dubai Tourism joined by 52 partners across
hospitality, entertainment and retail sectors to interact with key trade
partners in Nigeria
Lagos,
Nigeria - 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 Tourism2020 roadshowwill 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! Below
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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