Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of the Yas Island AbuDhabiand a subsidiary of Miral,is participating in this year’s World Travel Market(WTM)to highlight the Yas Island’s readiness to welcome back international travelers as restrictions continue to ease. Coupled with new attractions, enhanced experiences and excellent precautionary measures, Yas Island Abu Dhabi continues to lead as the ideal destination for holidaymakers.
Liam Findlay, General Manager, Experience Hub said: “The World Travel Market serves as an excellent forum to reconnect with the global travel trade, and highlight what’s new on the Island as well as the necessary steps in place as we look to welcome back International markets safely.
Our teams across the destination have responded vigilantly to ensure the wellbeing of our guests and staff, and we are now on our path to recovery as we continue to expand our offerings on the Island, including the world’s first Warner’s Bros-branded hotel, The WB Abu Dhabi,and the new DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences in November. The future for Yas Island Abu Dhabi is clear as we strive to boost the travel and tourism sector in the UAE’s capital.”
Yas Island has expanded its offerings, recently announcing two new hotel properties set to open in November. The WB Abu Dhabi will be the world’s first Warner’s Bros. themed hotel with 257 keys. Located next to Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, the themed hotel will be operated by Hilton under the Curio Collection by the Hilton brand, also making it the first Curio Collection hotel in Abu Dhabi. From featured artworks, characters and recreations of famous sitcom scenes,The WB Abu Dhabi will also have five restaurants, including Sidekicks, The Director’s Club and The Overlook – a lounge with an infinity pool and 360-degree views over the Island, theme park and the Arabian Gulf.
The recent announcement of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residencesaims to offer a diverse range of amenities and leisure facilities to business travelers and larger families. Equipped with 156 apartments and direct access to leisure and recreation facilities, the DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Residences stands testament to Yas Island’s award-winning and immersive attractions and experiences.
The highly anticipatedFORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2021 is set to take center stage as Yas Marina Circuit announces the season’s final race to take place in full capacity this December. Headlined by Grammy nominated artists, the action-packed racing event is scheduled to take place on between 9and 12 December, a highlight to the UAE’s sporting calendar.
In order to reassure international visitors of their safety and well-being, Yas Island has successfully welcomed back the domestic and regional market, introducing numerous initiatives such as the widely commended ‘Yas Wellness Program’, which enables direct access to all precautionary measures on the Island. What’s more, 95% of eligible team members across the island have been vaccinated, including attractions, experiences, hotels, restaurants and retailers, ensuring that international travelers can be confident in experiencing Yas Island safely.
As a result, many of the attractions on Yas Island have also been awarded the ‘Go-Safe’ certification from the Department of Tourism and Culture – AbuDhabi, reinforcing the destination’s continued commitment to safety and well-being – including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi. The certification is also one of 25 health and safety accreditations received by the destination, including the coveted ‘Safe Travels’ stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council in August 2020 – the first destination in Abu Dhabi to receive the international honor.
As the UAE approaches cooler months, Yas Island continues to deliver thrilling and action-packed experiences to its guests in a safe environment, as it takes a progressive and coordinated response to the pandemic.
Travel professionals can now save up to 45% when booking Yas Island packages inclusive of hotel stay and theme parks access through Experiencehub.com or their preferred travel partner.
To learn more about Yas Island’s attractions and packages, guests can visit www.Experiencehub.com
