The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), in association with the Russian tour operator, Intravel Stoleshniki and Dubai-based Royal Park Tourism, hosted 25 leading Russian tour operators and travel agents for a five-day familiarization tour of the emirate.

The DTCM Deputy Director Missions, Mr. Abdullah bin Suwaidan, said the support was part of the endeavors to promote Dubai in different parts of the world, especially in established source markets like Russia.

As part of the tour, a conference entitled Dubai –Year Round Destination was held at the Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa.

Mr. bin Suwaidan outlined the evolution of Dubai , DTCM initiatives to promote and market Dubai across the world, and a variety of multi-million dirham infrastructure and tourism-related projects.

The conference was also addressed by Mr. Sergey Kanaev, Director DTCM Russia office, and representatives from Royal Park Tourism, Intravel Stoleshniki, VIM-Avia, Emirates Airlines and some Dubai hotels.

The delegation visited Nakheel Properties, Burj Dubai Presentation Centre, Dubai Festival City , Ski Dubai and the Mall of the Emirates.