DCT Abu Dhabi, ITAKA conclude top sellers conference

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Poland’s leading tour operator ITAKA have concluded the 2025 edition of the ITAKA Top Sellers Conference, held in the emirate on 10–17 April.

 

 The event brought together over 200 of Poland’s top travel trade professionals, strengthening ties between Abu Dhabi and the emerging source market of Poland.

 

Hosted across Al Ain Region and Abu Dhabi City, the conference programme featured a series of targeted destination training sessions, product showcases, and immersive experiences, designed to deepen trade partners’ understanding of Abu Dhabi’s diverse offerings for leisure, business, and events.

 

The event forms part of DCT Abu Dhabi’s wider commitment to equipping international trade partners with the tools and insights needed to position the emirate as a premier global destination for the Polish market.

 

Throughout the conference, delegates explored Abu Dhabi’s world-class hospitality and tourism infrastructure firsthand, highlighting everything from UNESCO World Heritage sites and vibrant cultural landmarks to seamless urban experiences and a growing calendar of events.

 

Abdulla Yousuf, Director of International Operations at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “We are proud to have hosted the ITAKA Top Sellers Conference 2025 in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing our commitment to deepening partnerships in Central Europe and building long-term connections with the Polish travel trade. This collaboration reflects our shared vision of delivering exceptional, culturally rich travel experiences to a growing segment of visitors. By welcoming our travel trade partners to explore Abu Dhabi firsthand, we are equipping them with the tools and inspiration needed to share our story and attract new audiences to the emirate.”

 

In addition to the core conference, a wider familiarisation programme from 13-17 April offered extended opportunities for engagement and business development with Abu Dhabi stakeholders.

 

Itineraries included curated tours across the Al Ain region and Abu Dhabi, site inspections, and the Abu Dhabi Stakeholders Fair - ITAKA Poland, on 14 April, a dedicated stakeholder event facilitating stronger business relationships and future collaborations.

 

ITAKA Top Sellers Conference reinforces Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030, which seeks to welcome 39.3 million visitors annually, support job creation across the tourism value chain, and further establish the emirate as a globally connected hub for travel and culture. -TradeArabia News Service