Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism eyes Israeli market, opens office in Tel Aviv

The UAE Capital is set to welcome more Israeli tourists this year following the key initiatives taken by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi).

The department has commenced operations in Israel by establishing a tourism office in Tel Aviv.

“We are greatly looking forward to welcoming even more Israeli tourists to Abu Dhabi, to share with them all the uniquely exciting and inspiring experiences the emirate has to offer,” said Abdulla Yousuf, director, international operations, DCT – Abu Dhabi.

Recently, the department’s international operations team hosted a trade workshop titled: ‘Discovering Israel: A New Source Market for Tourism’ in Abu Dhabi. Stakeholders, including top officials and representatives from hotels, attractions and destination management companies (DMCs) were provided with an introduction to Israel as a source market for Abu Dhabi, assessing key demographics, travel patterns, holiday seasons, and the interests of Israeli tourists, as well as the significant MICE and other opportunities that the market offers.

“Israel is now a key source market for Abu Dhabi, and events such as the Discovering Israel workshop will ensure that our stakeholders are fully prepared for all opportunities this market presents, driving more leisure and business tourism to our emirate,” Yousuf noted.

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