ROYAL JET backs ADTA at ATM 2008

ROYAL JET backs ADTA at ATM 2008
 
Abu Dhabi experiences an average annual growth in tourism of 17%
 
 
Royal Jet, the UAE-headquartered international luxury executive flight services company, is participating in this year’s Arabian Travel Market, opening this week, as part of its role in backing Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority’s (ADTA) strategy to promote the UAE capital as a global tourism and business hub.
 
“The efforts of ADTA have had a profound effect on tourism in Abu Dhabi, which is currently experiencing an average annual growth of 17%. This is great news and highlights the importance of ADTA’s role as an international leader in tourism development,” said H.E Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of Royal Jet.
 
Recent industry studies show that travel and tourism attracts around one million visitors each year to Abu Dhabi and business travellers currently account for 75% of this market.
 
“At this year’s ATM, Royal Jet seeks to support ADTA, whilst highlighting the unique benefits of private aviation and in doing so, broaden its appeal. We aim to give guests a clear understanding of how private aviation is a cost-effective and advantageous business solution, and how Royal Jet leads this market in offering a highly bespoke personalised service to our many clients,” said Shane O’Hare, President and CEO, Royal Jet.
 
Royal Jet is the largest private charter operator in the UAE and has received worldwide accolades, most recently being named “World’s Leading Private Jet Operator” by WTA and “Business Jet Provider of the Year (2007)” at the Aviation Business Awards. 
 
“Increasingly, private aviation is becoming a much more attractive proposition within the corporate world and amongst high net worth individuals. The Middle Eastern charter market has grown by 23% over the last 2 years and this growth shows no sign of abating,” explained O’Hare.
 
Royal Jet provides a complete range of aviation services from VIP charter and ground handling, medical evacuation (Royal Med), to aircraft management - providing clients with a turnkey solution for acquiring, maintaining, managing private jets.
 
This year’s ATM takes place at the Dubai International Exhibition and Conference Centre from the 6th – 9th May 2008. It attracts leading governmental and private operators from the international travel and tourism industry. Royal Jet invites guests to meet them on the ADTA stand.