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The convention was supported by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA) who had inspired TAAI to decide Abu Dhabi as their venue. TCA played a key role in hosting the inaugural evening at the Emirates Palace; free visas to the delegates; Pre-Post tours to the Delegates; City Tours and extending overall support to ensure the success of the event.
Sunil Kumar, President of TAAI remarked, “Organising a convention of this huge magnitude in less than 40 days strongly reflects the teamwork by TAAI and invaluable support from our Partners in the industry. The success of the event is a strong attribute of TAAI and its eminence”
The Convention was inaugurated by India’s acting Ambassador Her Excellency Neeta Bhushan, Acting Ambassador of India to Abu Dhabi, Director General of TCA His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash and Sunil Kumar, President of TAAI on October 14, at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.
On October 15 & 16, TAAI held its ‘Knowledge Sessions’ which featured subjects of relevance and importance encouraging the delegates to embrace change and be prepared for a fast evolving scenario that demands newer approaches to service the growing travellers. The Convention theme ‘Tomorrow begins NOW’ was well received and served as an excellent focus for the debates held.
On the evening of October 15, TAAI presented Namaste India Gala, promoting India and its significant industry contribution and leadership. The evening was based on the landmark in the history of Indian Aviation, where JRD Tata, had flown the first commercial flight, on October 15, 1932, from Karachi to Mumbai. TAAI honoured the Airlines present at this occasion for their role in making India a country-in-great-demand for the growth of Aviation.
On October 16th, the Farewell Gala Dinner was held at the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, in Yas Island and was hosted by Yas Island.
The event brought a strong partnership between India and Abu Dhabi through the TAAI-TCA relationship and has now inspired the Indian industry leaders to take a closer look at Abu Dhabi for its huge potential to attract Indians and Indian events.
Source: travelnewsdigest.in