Abu Dhabi was received an award in the “Personal Security” category in the Destination Satisfaction Index (SDI) at ITB Berlin. More than 70,000 global travellers from 24 source markets have selected this years’ DSI winners by rating all their trips across the globe throughout the year. Apart from having assessed the accommodation, food, or quality of beaches, travellers also gave feedback on their personal security, level of hospitality or the total cost-benefit-ratio of the trip. In total, more than 20 single elements have been rated to identify the DSI winners.

A number of Abu Dhabi’s best hotels have also been honoured at the ITB Berlin tourism trade fair in Germany for being the emirate’s ‘most popular hotels’.

The winners of the HolidayCheck Award 2018 were recognised with their awards at the pavilion run by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), which has been joined by 48 partners and stakeholders including hotels, tour operators and attractions.

The seven hotels were deemed the most popular hotels in Abu Dhabi, five of which have been among the most popular hotels for at least the fifth consecutive year and have been awarded the HolidayCheck Gold Award. 

They include: Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas (HolidayCheck Gold Award), Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche (HolidayCheck Gold Award), Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi (HolidayCheck Gold Award), Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana (HolidayCheck Gold Award), Intercontinental Abu Dhabi (HolidayCheck Gold Award).

More than 900,000 guest reviews were used for the basis of this year's HolidayCheck Award which have been running for the past 13 years and recognising the most popular hotels worldwide. 

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About The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi conserves and promotes the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi emirate and leverages them in the development of a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction that enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike.  The Department manages the emirate’s tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment.  Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and to developing museums, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Zayed National Museum and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.  The Department of Culture and Tourism supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate’s heritage.  A key role played by the Department is to create synergy in the destination’s development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base.  http://tcaabudhabi.ae/en

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Media Contact:

Jehana Jabbar

Jehana.jabbar@edelmandabo.com

052 406 3854

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