Yas Island’s Destination Management team showcased its offering to more than 29,500 visitors from 160 countries at the French Travel Market (IFTM Top Resa), a leading local business-to-business travel and tourism trade event, in Paris recently.
The UAE’s fastest emerging holiday destination exhibited at the event, which is now in its 35th year, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).
Karim El Guanaini, vice president, said: “Our presence at French Travel Market (IFTM Top Resa) has been a great success.
“The French tourism market has always been an important one for both Abu Dhabi and Yas Island. It’s apparent from the enormous interest we received at the conference that that the steep growth from the French tourism market is set to continue. The number of enquiries about developing tailored tourism packages to Yas Island was particularly encouraging.”
French tourists seeking a holiday can enjoy Yas Island’s world class selection of accommodation, attractions and entertainment. With the Etihad Airways’ codeshare partnership with Air France, there are now two flights a day between Abu Dhabi and France, making Yas Island a choice for French families looking to create a convenient and unforgettable vacation.
Yas Island offers activities and attractions that are popular with French tourists including the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit; Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor theme park; Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, with its 45 rides, slides and attractions; Yas Links Abu Dhabi, a top links golf course; Yas Marina, a vibrant dining and entertainment district; and Yas Beach.
Additionally, Yas Mall is set to offer a range of enhanced shopping concepts including leading international and regional brands, a 20-screen state-of-the-art cinema and a family entertainment zone.
“Aside from the French leisure and tourism trade, French businesses can also benefit from Yas Island’s first class conference offering,” said El Guanaini.
“The broad selection of attractions and activities on Yas Island means totally unique business events can be created on a yacht or on a race track, to offer just a couple of examples. Everything is conveniently located on Yas Island so there really is no better place for business travellers to meet, stay and play.” - TradeArabia News Service