Sandeep Walia of Marriott strikes an agreement with DCT Abu Dhabi

Following the signing of a contract at Arabian Travel Market, Marriott hotels in Abu Dhabi will provide discounts to the emirate's attractions. HE Sandeep Walia, the Middle East COO of Marriott International, and Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General Tourism Sector of the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), were there to seal the transaction. As a result of the partnership, special offers will be offered at 20 Marriott hotels in Abu Dhabi in an effort to draw more tourists to the emirate over the summer.

Discounts and tickets to attractions in the emirate, such as the National Aquarium and Qasr Al Watan, are available to guests staying at partnering Marriott hotels. The offer, which runs from May through September 2023 and is targeted at the domestic market, attempts to encourage guests to prolong their stay.

"Working with Marriott International will help drive awareness of Abu Dhabi as an exciting summer destination where visitors can enjoy a variety of unique experiences at their own pace," said Abdulla Yousef, director of international operations at DCT Abu Dhabi. We are certain that this campaign will not only help our hotels and top sights, but also encourage tourists to extend their stays and make summertime in Abu Dhabi special.

Sandeep Walia on supporting Abu Dhabi

“We are thrilled to collaborate with DCT Abu Dhabi to highlight the distinctive qualities that Abu Dhabi and our homes have to offer, Walia continued. We are nonetheless devoted to assisting this outstanding location and anticipate advancing Abu Dhabi's reputation as a travel destination.”