"Miral Destinations"Yas and Saadiyat enhance Abu Dhabi’s tourism status globally
DUBAI, 8th May / WAM / Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations, a subsidiary of Miral, and partner in the commercial operations of Yas Island and Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, confirmed that Yas and Saadiyat Islands enhance Abu Dhabi’s leading position on the list of the best tourist destinations in the world. the world.
Findlay added, in statements to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, that Miral Destinations’ goal seven years ago was for Yas Island to be among the top ten tourist destinations in the world, noting that “after adding many cities and facilities… International entertainment, such as Warner Bros. World, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, and Yas Waterworld, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, have become one of the best tourist destinations in the world, providing a full range of entertainment tourism experiences.”
He pointed out that a small number of international destinations provide comprehensive packages of entertainment experiences provided by Yas and Saadiyat Islands in Abu Dhabi, noting that Yas Island has witnessed major developments and important additions over the past few years, making it one of the most prominent integrated global destinations for tourism and entertainment.
He stressed that Yas Island enjoys its central location between the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, which makes it an ideal destination to benefit from the prestigious position that Abu Dhabi and Dubai enjoy on the global tourism map, and the large numbers of tourists it receives, in addition to the great support that the island enjoys from airline companies in The country, such as Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines, in addition to the large numbers of visitors it receives.
He pointed out that “the Covid-19 pandemic represented an important opportunity to develop our business on Yas Island. At a time when the world witnessed long periods of closure, during which many institutions reduced their employee numbers, we on Yas Island were looking to the future with optimism and making great efforts.” To prepare and develop promotional and marketing campaigns that enabled us to return strongly after the end of the pandemic.”
The CEO of Miral Destinations said that India is one of the strong markets exporting tourists to Yas Island, noting that the campaigns that were launched recently achieved widespread success and contributed to achieving an increase in the number of tourists coming from the Indian market.
Findlay pointed out that the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are considered the second largest source market for tourists, as Yas Island is the preferred destination for large numbers of tourists coming from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to spend summer vacations, which highlights Yas Island’s position as an ideal destination that provides guests with many options. And various recreational and cultural experiences.
He pointed out that last year witnessed a significant increase in the number of visitors coming to Yas Island by 125% from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries compared to 2022.
In response to a question about the role of Yas and Saadiyat Islands in developing the tourism sector in Abu Dhabi, Findley said, “The importance of Yas Island is highlighted by the integrated entertainment, tourism and cultural experiences it provides, while Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi is one of the main important destinations that complements the offers provided by Yas Island with its unique offerings.” “Beautiful nature and charming beaches, in addition to its rich natural life and cultural experiences.”
He explained that Saadiyat Island witnessed a 44% growth in the number of visitors arriving during the past year, and it also won more than 38 awards, including the title of Best Beach in the Middle East by the World Travel Awards for the twelfth year in a row.
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