Etihad Airways launches Hala Abu Dhabi holiday management company

The national airline of United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, provide Abu Dhabi holidays for travellers from all over the world and have now expanded the range of services they offer with the launch of their new destination management company.

The management company, Hala Abu Dhabi will provide travellers on business trips and leisure travellers on Abu Dhabi holidays with a range of travel services, activities and products ranging from Abu Dhabi hotels to tours, resorts, and travel assistance across all seven of the United Arab Emirates.

The Chief Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, Peter Baumgartner, said:

"Etihad Airways already plays a crucial role in bringing visitors to Abu Dhabi, and the introduction of Hala Abu Dhabi will enable us to take that role a step further at what is a very exciting time for tourism in the region. Through Hala Abu Dhabi, we will offer a range of unique ground services and travel solutions to visitors to the UAE, further supporting Abu Dhabi's goal of becoming one of the world's most attractive business and leisure destinations.

"We look forward to working closely with our destination partners and tourism services in Abu Dhabi and across all seven Emirates to provide a one-stop inbound tourism shop delivering integrated travel solutions and unique experiences of consistently high quality."

Etihad Airways provide routes for travellers seeking holidays in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Bahrain, Tehran, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sri Lanka, Jakarta, Istanbul, London, Larnaca and many other European destinations. With over 1.5 million visitors taking Abu Dhabi holidays in 2009, visiting tourist attractions and historic sites, tourism officials are now predicting 1.65 million travellers to the region during 2010.

The new Abu Dhabi based destination management company will provide the following services under the Hala Abu Dhabi brand:

• Tours and desert safaris
• Event management
• Tailor made holiday packages and VIP services
• Airport meet and greet
• Transport around the city
• Variety of accommodation options for every budget
• World-class business conference and meeting venues with the latest technology and facilities.