Industry Professional Development
Industry Professional Development’s mandate is to raise the level of professionalism within Abu Dhabi’s Tourism industry by collaborating with tourism stakeholders within the emirate. Its primary functions are as follows.
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Establish Abu Dhabi tourism standards benchmarked to international best practices.
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Collaborate with its stakeholders on strategy to achieve these benchmarks set forth.
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Carry out professional development programmes which involve training, consultation, conferences and exhibitions in collaboration with industry partners.
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Train and license tourist guides within the emirate.
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Entice more UAE Nationals to seek employment within the tourism sector.
Tourism Partners Development
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority recognizes the important role tourism industry partners play in the realization of Abu Dhabi’s tourism master plan. The Tourism Partners Development mandate is to engage, coordinate and collaborate with tourism partners to raise the professionalism of the tourism industry.
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Benchmark Abu Dhabi’s tourism standards to international best practices.
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Work with industry stakeholders to implement strategies to achieve benchmarks set forth.
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Implement research, consultancy and training initiatives in collaboration with tourism partners.
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Work with renowned educational institutions to build a tourism knowledge base to support Abu Dhabi hospitality and tourism operations.
Tourism Emiratization
Tourism Emiratization aims to create opportunities for UAE Nationals to learn and understand the scope and function of tourism and its relevance to Abu Dhabi’s developmental plans. Numerous initiatives have been organized to entice greater participation of UAE Nationals in the tourism sector.
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Organize tourism outreach activities.
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Conduct customized tourism professional development programmes.
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Facilitate job matching opportunities and organize career fairs.
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Coordinate internship and industry taster opportunities.
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Provide a platform for volunteering in tourism events and activities.
Tourist Guide Development
The Tourist Guide Development aims to collaborate with all tourist guides to ensure visitors receive a pleasant experience during their stay in Abu Dhabi.