Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) today announced that hospitality packages are now available for the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship which will be played at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, from January 19 – 22, 2006.
The hospitality packages are available to companies or individuals who are interested in using the unique facilities of the Falcon Club Hospitality Suite overlooking the 9th and 18th greens to entertain key customers or friends.
The world’s top golfers who have already confirmed their participation in the Championship include Vijay Singh, the world no. 2, Scotland’s Colin Montgomerie, the world no. 9, Danish Ryder Cup star, Thomas Bjorn, Sergio Garcia from Spain, the world no. 6, and the incomparable John Daly and Chris DiMarco from the USA, world no. 10.
Each package will offer exclusive opportunity to enjoy the thrills of European Tour golf and the presence of these golfing super stars in the comfort of the exclusive Falcon Club. The Falcon club offers fantastic views of 9th and 18th holes providing a superb opportunity to watch the action in elegant surroundings with superb ‘fusion’ cuisine.
The Falcon Club provides complementary Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea with a complementary bar from 12 – 6 pm. Additional benefits include souvenir programme, daily draw sheet, close circuit TV and real-time scoring monitors.
Commenting on the Falcon Club Hospitality, Ahmed Hussain, Product Development Director of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority said, “We have set out to provide a level of hospitality and service that is second to none and we are confident that the Falcon Club will offer an excellent opportunity to entertain valued business partners, clients and friends in a superb and relaxed setting.
For more information on Falcon Club Hospitality packages visit www.abudhabigolfchampionship.com or contact Rob Alter at [email protected]
Tickets for Abu Dhabi Golf Championship are being sold at Virgin Megastore outlets across the UAE and online at www.boxofficeme.com and www.itptickets.com.
About Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA)
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), established by Ruler’s Decree in September 2004, is a statutory body with wide ranging responsibilities for building the Emirate’s tourism industry. Its Chairman is HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan. Director General is HE Mubarak Al Muhairi.
The ADTA’s mandate covers three main areas: destination marketing, infrastructure and product development and regulation, and, licensing and classification. While the ADTA assumes a leadership role in the international promotion of Abu Dhabi, it also represents the interests of, and coordinates with, a wide range of stakeholders – including the hotels, Etihad and other airlines serving Abu Dhabi, the destination management companies, exhibition and conference venues, golf courses, the retail trade, Government ministries and departments etc.
Owing to a thoroughly modern infrastructure of highways, telecommunications systems, five-star hotels, restaurants and entertainment complexes, Abu Dhabi has become an active tourist centre. Traditional Arab hospitality, inviting weather, well established infrastructure and crime-free environment have also contributed in recent years to creating an ideal atmosphere for the development of business and leisure tourism.
About IMG
IMG was founded by Mark H. McCormack in the early 1960s. The company is the world’s premier sports and lifestyle management and marketing firm, with an international staff of approximately 2,200 people in over 60 offices in more than 25 countries. TWI, IMG’s television division, is the largest independent distributor and producer of televised sports, managing a library of more than 150,000 hours. TWI annually produces and distributes 6,500 hours of original programming to more than 200 countries covering 200+ sports, as well as being a global leader in digital sports and entertainment.
IMG’s experience in golf and golf tournaments is unique. In addition to managing the top two men players in the world and the top woman player, IMG has been staging golf events for forty years and currently runs over twenty professional golf tournaments in ten different countries. IMG opened a regional office in Dubai in November 2005. Establishing a presence in the Middle East reflects the company’s strong commitment to the region.
