TravTalk - Middle East

Sachin bats for Dubai

Musafir.com and Dubai Tourism have announced a joint campaign to promote Dubai as a key destinatio­n for Indian travellers. The campaign launched in Dubai as Musafir.com marks 10th anniversar­y in the UAE and announces regional expansion plans.

- SU SMITA GH OSH

The partnershi­p, which will seek to build awareness and boost inbound tourism, was officially launched in the emirate by Sachin Tendulkar, the internatio­nal cricket legend and Musafir.com’s brand ambassador.

The new initiative will highlight the wide range of cultural, leisure and entertainm­ent options available for vis- itors to Dubai. To assist in showcasing the vast array of attraction­s in this dynamic city, Tendulkar visited several of Dubai’s best-known landmarks including Burj Al Arab and the Palm Island. destinatio­n for its rich cultural heritage, spectacula­r scenery and diverse leisure and entertainm­ent options. I am thrilled to be a part of this great initiative and cannot wait to share my experience­s with friends and family on my return to India.”

“India is a hugely important market for Dubai, consistent­ly ranking among our top tors by 2020. The new campaign with Musafir.com will allow us to reach even more Indian travellers and encourage them to visit Dubai and experience everything the Emirate has to offer,” he added.

“As the UAE’s first premium-experience travel website, we are proud to have played a key role in the developmen­t of Dubai’s travel industry over the past

The launch of the new campaign represents an important milestone for Musafir.com, as the popular travel provider celebrates its 10th anniversar­y in the UAE.

During the event, Musafir.com revealed a number of product updates — including a new mobile travel app — and outlined ambitious expansion plans, with regional launches in Saudi Arabia and Qatar before the end of 2015.

 ??  ?? Sachin Tendulkar with Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism, and Sachin Gadoya, Managing Director, Musafir.com
Sachin Tendulkar with Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism, and Sachin Gadoya, Managing Director, Musafir.com

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