Arabian Courtyard hosts lunch for Australia and New Zealand travel agents

Press release

Published May 28th, 2012 - 04:41 GMT

Al Bawaba

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of the ancient cultural district of Dubai, recently hosted lunch for the 300 travel agents from Australia and New Zealand visiting Dubai for a familiarization tour.

The objective of the familiarization trip was to promote Dubai to both Australia and New Zealand top selling agents and media as a stand-alone holiday destination as well as increase the awareness of Dubai’s extensive product.

Habib Khan, General Manager, Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, said: “We are pleased to have hosted lunch for the travel agents and media from New Zealand and Australia. Dubai is seeing a record growth of arrivals from these countries and by inviting them here we hope to get more visitors from their country to experience true Arabian hospitality.”

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa was chosen to host such mega fam tour because of its location, theme and its unique character that offer a window to the mystical yet vibrant life style of Dubai’s rich gone by era.

DTCM Australia/New Zealand office took the initiative to bring the travel agents and media to Dubai for the familiarization trip with the support of DTCM Dubai office, Emirates Airline as travel partner and Arabian Adventure as logistic supplier. This initiative was taken to promote Dubai as single tourist destination as well as to increase the stop over from this region. In 2011 Dubai recorded growth of travellers from Australia to Dubai with figures showing +13% from Australia and +4% from New Zealand.

Background Information

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa

Set in the historic heart of Dubai, Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa is inspired by old Dubai’s heritage it offers a unique experience which is a combination of warm Arabic hospitality and state-of-the-art amenities designed to cater to both tourists and business travelers. It is opposite Dubai Museum and is a stone’s throw-away from the famous Dubai Creek and the timeless Souk Al Kabir, more commonly known as Meena Bazaar. At a walking distance to Historic Bastakiya, Bank Street, Diplomatic Area, Computer Street and Port Rashid, this hotel is just 6 kilometers away from Dubai International Airport. It offers a splendid accommodation of 173 tastefully furnished rooms, including 41 executive rooms and 23 suites with non-smoking and interconnecting rooms also available. The hotel offers all business services and conference / meeting rooms as well as a variety of dining options. A fully equipped health club, temperature controlled swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and a Wellness Spa complete the picture.