Abu Dhabi tops leading UK travel firm’s 'most wanted' list for 2017

Gold Medal, a leading UK travel company, has heralded Abu Dhabi as one of its most popular destinations for this summer following a surge in demand from British holidaymakers visiting the UAE.

As a travel consolidator offering a variety of online travel services and products, Gold Medal has reported a remarkable 294 percent rise on the previous year in 2017 summer holiday bookings from the UK to the UAE capital.

Etihad Airways operates five weekly flights from Edinburgh, twice daily from Manchester and three daily Airbus A380 flights from London Heathrow, to Abu Dhabi.

James Harrison, Etihad Airways General Manager UK, said, "We are very pleased that Abu Dhabi is proving so popular with British travellers. The tourist appeal of the city goes from strength to strength, as this strong data shows, and increasing numbers of visitors are being drawn by its appeal as a year-round holiday destination."

British travel agents will get to sample the many attractions of Abu Dhabi for themselves when Etihad Airways and the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA, host a large familiarisation visit to the emirate in September. They will be able to sample the cultural attractions, beaches, sports facilities and excellent hospitality for which Abu Dhabi is increasingly renowned.

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