DCT Abu Dhabi unveils incentives scheme to celebrate excellence in visitor experience
This initiative underscores DCT Abu Dhabi's commitment to inspiring exceptional service across the emirate's visitor-facing touchpoints by incentivising and rewarding tourism and cultural businesses and frontline workers in hospitality, retail, restaurants, attractions, and more.
Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General Tourism Sector at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: 'Frontline workers and tourism businesses are the heart of Abu Dhabi's visitor experience. This initiative empowers them, celebrates their passion, and inspires even greater levels of service. Through recognition programmes such as this, we are investing in the future of our tourism sector while ensuring seamless experiences for every visitor.'
The Incentives and Rewards scheme supports Abu Dhabi's long-term ambition to become the world's leading destination, offering unparalleled experiences and consistent service, driven by frontliners who continually deliver a strong visitor experience (VX). To strengthen this workforce, DCT Abu Dhabi announced earlier this week the establishment of a brand-new Visitor Experience (VX) Academy in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches.
The VX Academy will play a vital role in upskilling frontline workers, empowering them to deliver exceptional service and become eligible for these incentives and rewards. This investment in tailor-made professional development trainings will contribute to a consistently high standard of service across the emirate.
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