Etihad Airways, MCI to back UAE’s event industry

Etihad Airways, MCI to back UAE’s event industry

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has signed an agreement with MCI Middle East, a provider of live and event services, to be the official travel and destination management partner of its key events in 2021 and 2022.Etihad will offer speaker and travel management services for all conferences serviced by MCI in Abu Dhabi, reported Emirates news agency Wam.This new agreement allows exhibitors, speakers and visitors to purchase Etihad's full conference package at a special rate, which includes event entrance, flights, hotel accommodation and ground transportation.Hareb Al Muhairy, Senior Vice President Destination and Leisure Management, Etihad Aviation Group, said: "2020 has been a year like no other, and many conferences and events have turned to virtual formats over in-person conferences. We're looking forward to working with MCI over