Wednesday 17 December 2014

UAE Island Voted Top Sustainable Tourism Destination

UAE’s Sir Bani Yas Island has won the ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination’ at the 2014 World Travel Awards in Anguilla.

Sir Bani Yas, an 87-square kilometre natural reserve located 250 kilometers off the coast of Abu Dhabi, was developed by the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) into a wildlife reserve is now home to more than 13,000 free roaming animals and birds.

“This esteemed award reaffirms all of our efforts to maintain the island’s ecological and conservation legacy even as we develop it into a globally recognised tourist destination that offers luxurious and unique experiences for both visitors and guests,” said Ali Majid Al Mansouri, Tourism Development and Investment Company’s Chairman of the Board.

The World Travel Awards is acknowledged around the world as one of the highest recognition for a travel product, celebrating excellence in the global and travel tourism industry.

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