In view of the huge potential of China's outbound travel market, Chinese tourists interests for cultural tourism and the substantial air links between Beijing and Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) recently set up tourism promotion office in China, and established closer ties with more than 900 Chinese travel agencies to build destination awareness.
According to the ADTA, the Sa'adiyat Island, a natural island lying 500 meters off the coast of Abu Dhabi, is to be home to the world's largest concentration of premier cultural institutions. The five major museums, art galleries and a performing arts centre will be built here, including the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum and the Louvre Abu Dhabi – the only Louvre outside of France. Both are expected to open in 2012/2013.
In addition, the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority is working to let more Chinese businessmen to find tremendous business opportunities through participate in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center's industry exhibition.
By People's Daily Online
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