Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM have signed an agreement to support the sustainable growth of the emirate’s tourism sector. The partnership is aimed at attracting more than 24 million visitors to Abu Dhabi by the end of 2023.
The signing ceremony, held at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, was attended by Mr. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General of Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, Mr. Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer of Air France-KLM, Mr. Olivier Piette, Senior Vice President, Network of Air France, and Mr. Maureen Bannerman, Chief Commercial Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports.
The collaboration is expected to expand Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity through daily flights to Paris, whose flagship carrier Air France is a Skytrax Top 10 airline.
This partnership signifies DCT-Abu Dhabi’s commitment to promote, protect, and progress the tourism sector of Abu Dhabi and elevate the emirate’s status as a global destination. By fostering long-term partnerships with trusted international carriers, we are enabling visitors from around the world to visit and witness our rich heritage and diverse culture. This increased connectivity not only enriches the experience for travellers but also positions Abu Dhabi as an additional access point to the East.
Mr. Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Geziry, the Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, shared.
Mr. Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM, commented that “we are proud and privileged to be working with DCT-Abu Dhabi on this new venture. Abu Dhabi is emerging as a truly global aviation centre, catering to millions of passengers travelling to regional and international destinations.”
The partnership will further open up new destinations in Europe and the Americas through single-stop connections in Paris, while improved connectivity positions the emirate as a stopover hub for key eastern markets.