The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has seen more than 1,000 graduates pass its specialist training programme.
The scheme launched in May last year and is designed to go beyond the norm for agent training programmes.
The e-learning platform, which has 1,700 agents registered and a 60 per cent pass rates, educates travel trade industry professionals with destination-related information through a series of online courses, culminating in their graduation from the programme.
In 2020, Abu Dhabi Specialist was rolled out across 17 markets including the UK, Ireland, USA and India, designed specifically for industry partners such as tour operators, travel agents and wholesalers, equipping them with destination knowledge and…