Attends ITB Berlin to meet industry stakeholders mainly German market

Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 24, 2016

Danat Hotels & Resorts, the hotels management division of National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels, announces its participation in this year's ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, to focus on the leisure segment and attract a major share of their key feeder market.

Germany is Danat Hotels & Resorts' major feeder market followed by the British, Chinese and GCC tourists. However, for the Russians market the challenges in 2015 including the difficult economic conditions in Russia saw a sharp drop in the number of tourist from this market, thus, DH&R Team is eyeing new markets like Scandinavia, Japan, Brazil, Italy and USA.

Rima Rawass, Group Marketing Manager, said: "This year, Danat Hotels & Resorts will focus on the leisure segment. We are forecasting high on this segment including the MICE and corporate segments. We will also focus on the DMCs in Dubai that brings German FITs and groups to our hotels."

She added: "We are looking forward to better performance for the Russian market due to the block in Turkey and Egypt. Russians are considering other destinations for their upcoming holidays and the UAE is one of the primary countries that they want to visit. The Russians, Germans and British tourists love to spend their holidays and enjoy the beaches and the sun of the UAE. Most of our hotels are located on the beach apart from those located in the desert so we are optimistic to get a good share of this market this year."

Part of the plan is to have aggressive marketing activities in leading German magazines and brochures and offering special and tactical promotions to the German tour operators. At ITB, the DH&R team will also meet new tour operators and wholesalers and check the DMCs in Dubai for new business opportunities.

ITB is the first major travel and tourism show this year and a must-attend exhibition for Danat Hotels & Resorts. The team will meet travel agencies, tour operators, wholesalers and DMCs for the leisure business inbound to Abu Dhabi and discuss the rate they will offer to visit Abu Dhabi.

The team of Danat Hotels & Resorts composed of Danat Al Ain Resort, Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort, Al Raha Beach Hotel, Tilal Liwa Hotel, Danat Residence, Oryx Hotel, Century Hotel Apartments, Dhafra Beach Hotel and Green Mubazzarah Chalets will be exhibiting with TCA Abu Dhabi Stand as corporate stand on Hall 22.b/210.

From 9th - 13th March, 2016, visitors to the Danat Hotels & Resorts stand at ITB can check the hotels factsheets and promotional flyers.

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About Danat Hotels & Resorts:
Danat Hotels & Resorts is the upscale hotel division of the National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (NCT&H), formed in 1996 with the objective of participating in the development of Abu Dhabi Emirates hotel and tourism sectors. The Corporation provides national transport, industrial catering, hotel acquisition and asset management. All Abu Dhabi Arab Emirates hotels across the group portfolio are asset managed under the umbrella of Danat Hotels & Resorts.

Danat Hotels & Resorts has a portfolio of upscale UAE hotels offering a selection of luxury city and resort properties, each reflecting the individuality and distinctive style of the local traditions. Guests at each destination will encounter the international ambience and superb service today's traveler has come to expect.

Luxury accommodation and facilities are complemented by culinary choices from the region as well as international favourites. Most UAE resort hotel properties offer above average sized rooms along with the full range of modern comforts and amenities.

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