Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

There have been moments in the past when hearing a hotelier declare the words "we're going green" has caused me to cringe. Initiatives such as Earth Hour, nature walks and inter-team recycling have always seemed to smack more of PR than protecting the environment, while a beach clean-up at a resort with three chilled swimming pools might well be perceived as too little, too late.

UAE capital's increased room capacity leads to 18% occupancy fall, revenues decline by 5%.

Inspection visits set to start in next two months, system to go live by start of 2011.

Site already chosen and plans currently at design stage, head of tourist authority says.

New system will rate hotels like Emirates Palace higher than five-star.

Abu Dhabi tourism chiefs eye training course for limousine, taxi drivers.

Tourism authority report highlights benefits of developing cruise terminal.

Tourism chief targets further 10% rise in visitors to UAE capital this year.

Tourism official says rate limits unlikely to be used amid much increased competition.

Despite major investment in sector, low wages and prestige put nationals off.

Tourism chiefs also say they expect visitor numbers to hold steady at 1.5m in 2009 amid downturn.

Tourism authority to man pavilion at upcoming Leisure Moscow exhibition.

Tourism chief says city's performance remains strong despite impact of global downturn.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority's Nasser Al Reyami explains the new classification system.

New criteria from tourism chiefs will see some hotels given lower rating - report.

The financial crisis may have dented tourism growth, but the region's governmental bodies are determined to fight on.

Abu Dhabi's tourism firms are represented in almost every category of Tuesday's event.

TDIC looking to diversifying its capital base, in discussions with Islamic banks. 

Abu Dhabi race starts Sunday in what will prove harsh conditions across Empty Quarter.

All projects will go ahead as planned, says Abu Dhabi's tourism authority chief.

Tourism industry in Saudi is looking to recruit 450 nationals into hospitality posts.

The UAE was awash of red, green and white as thousands of Emiratis and expatriates untied to celebrate the 37th National Day.

With the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority almost 12 months into its five-year tourism development plan, the emirate has already started to roll out some of its major projects, discovers Gemma Greenwood.

Abu Dhabi secured the World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2012, because of its united approach, according to leading medical council directors.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has capped hotel rates during Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in response to planners' pleas for affordable accommodation during peak demand periods.

The "world is ready to come to Abu Dhabi to do business", ADIPEC organisers dmg world media told MIME.

Kim Latham investigates why developers are building more and more sustainable properties.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) last month officially announced the launch of its new classification system for hotels.

Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai are set to unveil new hotel classification systems.

The recently-opened Summer in Abu Dhabi exhibition has kicked off to an impressive start, with more than 30,000 people visiting the show during the first 10 days of its eight-week run.

Abu Dhabi ushers in new system to improve standards of accommodation across the emirate.

With the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference and Arabian Travel Market, regional development is May's hot topic. Chris Jackson looks at how the Middle East fits in with hoteliers' global ambitions.

Emirate focused on 'five-star travellers' and not targeting mass tourism, ADTA says.

With a regular flow of logistics success stories, it seems the Middle East region has perfected supply chain management.

Groundbreaking on a new sustainable headquarters for Abu Dhabi's tourism industry has begun at Maqta Bridge, Abu Dhabi.

The Al Ain Classical Music Festival has been significantly expanded in its eight year with the ultimate aim of ranking among globally acclaimed events such as the Salzburg Music Festival.

German golfer wins maiden European Tour victory at Abu Dhabi Golf Championship by four shots.

UK firm to design Abu Dhabi landmark.

25,000 spectators expected Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Tickets now on sale.

Oldest occupied area of Abu Dhabi City to be redeveloped with new waterfront and luxury hotel complex.

Leisure professionals worldwide have their eyes on the exciting developments in the UAE. Leisure Manager highlights the newest treats and hidden gems across the country's attractions, culture, sports and spa sectors.

Golfers heading to the Middle East will have a variety of new options to consider, with several new projects announced in the past month.

Professional golfer Gary Player is to design the first of two championship golf courses planned for Saadiyat Island.

International Union of Architects president Gaëtan Siew talks about his desire to see more locally inspired buildings in Dubai.

Regional leaders were keen to highlight the opportunities for hotel investment and the tourism industry in their countries at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference.

Drake and Scull has won a US $48 million (AED178 million) contract to provide mechanical, electrical and plumping works for the Park Rotana mixed-used development, which will form part of Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Park tourism project.

The capital's recent boost in MICE tourism stirs up some serious competition with long-time regional leader Dubai.

The UAE capital's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), which manages the tourism assets of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), has partnered with Abu Dhabi's Al Farida Investment Co. LLC, one of the region's most expansive and diversified investment conglomerates, for a US$136m (AED500m) hotel, apartment and shopping centre which will transform the area around Zayed Sports City.

Top musical comes to Abu Dhabi.

The stage is set for Abu Dhabi to shake things up in the property sector with its billion-dollar developments.

A 204km track has been unveiled in Abu Dhabi for the Cycling Race of Champions, which is to be hosted in the emirate in November.

The $380m Lagoon Club aims to have 'international appeal' and to draw more tourists to the emirate.

Abu Dhabi's Gulf Incentives, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition starts on Tuesday.

Abu Dhabi will house a Fine Arts Academy as part of the cultural district on Saadiyat Island.

Protests mount against deal to build a desert outpost of the Paris museum.

Mubarak Al Muhairi of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority on why the UAE capital is in the fast lane.

The UAE saw off fierce competition from a number of other countries to take the chequered flag in the race for one of the biggest prizes in world sport. In an Arabian Business exclusive, James Bennett speaks to the driving forces behind the wheel deal.

The UAE capital has signed a seven-year deal to host a Formula One Grand Prix; racing will start in 2009.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has launched the 2007 Abu Dhabi Business Tourism Planners Guide, which it claims is a key marketing tool for generating MICE business to the emirate.

US $100 million Abu Dhabi hotel is due to be completed by the end of 2009

With Abu Dhabi’s development potential starting to be realised, Christopher Sell profiles some of the major projects that are set to shape the UAE capital’s future.

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Improvements at the National Course will put the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on the sporting map