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NEW Zealand trounced the Aussies in the DTCM/ Emirates Amazing Race around Dubai on the weekend during Dubai Tourism’s second annual mega agents famil, with Kiwi teams taking out first and second place, followed by a team from Qld. Seventy teams in groups of four set out for nine locations starting at Ski Dubai , an incredible indoor skiing park with its 600-metre long slope where they had to find a climbing wall. Then, up they went to “At the Top” at Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower; next was the Aquarium, Underwater Zoo, KidZania and Sega Republic at Dubai Mall, followed by the Burj Al Arab and then Wild Wadi Waterpark where they really made a splash to find clues for the next destination. They rode the driverless, automated Metro trains for other clues. The Government of Dubai even put on three trains exclusively for them. They also stopped at the Madinat Souk Market where they experienced the unique aromas of Arabic coffee and perfumes. “It opens up a world of experiences for them and they got to understand what it’s like for travellers to come to the city,” said Veronica Rainbird, gm Trade Relations & Partnerships, DTCM AU/NZ. She said the agents saw the diversity of the city, how easy it is to see it from all different angles, where to send clients for shopping, the beaches, restaurants, and how the country is safe. Darren Tyrrell, EK’s Regional Manager WA agreed. “This event is so important, it showcases the destination as a stopover, not just a transit point,” he told TD. “DTCM want to double the number of visitors to 20 million visitors by 2020, and will work in close collaboration with EK to achieve their goal of getting Dubai into the top ten source market from Australia,” he said. “If you lay a map of the world on a table and put a pin on Dubai, it’s the obvious choice for the perfect airline hub – its geographical location allows you to go anywhere with just one stop,” added Tyrrell. The winning Kiwi team prize includes a free City Tour, two nights at The Westin, airport transfers, a Desert Safari and a Sea Wings tour on their next trip to Dubai. These pics were taken during the wacky race – lots more at facebook.com/traveldaily. Travel Daily TV also features an exclusive video from the Dubai Race – click the logo at right to view. |
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