Etihad Airways and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi have announced the launch of Abu Dhabi Stopover.
At the Arabian Travel Market, Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, DCT Abu Dhabi’s Director General for Tourism, and Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, followed by the announcement.
The Abu Dhabi Stopover, available exclusively through Etihad Airways, invites passengers passing through Abu Dhabi to extend their complimentary stopover hotel stay into an unforgettable holiday experience.
Etihad Airways announces Abu Dhabi Stopover
As the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi offers a thrilling and convenient stopover destination with its top-tier hotels, picturesque beaches, lively dining options, and exciting entertainment scene.
When booking flights with Etihad, passengers now have the option to add a stopover and choose a complimentary hotel as part of the online booking process.
Passengers can enjoy a free stay for one or two nights in various premier hotels across the city.
Stopover packages are exclusively available when booking directly on etihad.com.
Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism, DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “Our partners play a crucial role in our mission to showcase the best of Abu Dhabi to global travellers. Our Stopover programme with Etihad offers an enticing introduction to the emirate for curious visitors.”
“This innovative initiative provides a glimpse of the diverse experiences available here — from entertainment and culture to leisure and beyond — inspiring travellers to return and immerse themselves in the complete Abu Dhabi experience.”
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad, stated: “We aim to bring more than 100,000 visitors to Abu Dhabi through the Stopover programme over the next year, and we’re confident that once they have a taste of what the capital has to offer, they will return for more.”
“We are thrilled to be collaborating closely with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to showcase what the emirate has to offer to the world.”
