InterContinental Abu Dhabi Turns 45 | InterContinental Abu Dhabi Hotel | ATM 2026 | Sayed Tayoun
In this interview with Travel And Tour World at ATM 2026, Sayed Tayoun, Cluster General Manager of InterContinental Abu Dhabi, discusses the hotel's 45th anniversary milestone, the success of its Residences, and a strong business outlook heading into Q4 2026 and 2027. Key highlights: 1. Sayed Tayoun describes returning to ATM 2026 as "amazing," noting a slight delay in the show but the typical Dubai/UAE spirit of getting things done. 2. He calls day one "really buzzing," highlighting it as a strong opportunity to reconnect with partners and reinforce confidence in the continued strength of UAE tourism. 3. Day one included back-to-back meetings with partners from the UAE, the region, and around the world. 4. With Q4 and 2027 approaching, the hotel is seeing strong business pickup, supported by Abu Dhabi tourism authorities reconfirming major conferences and events for Q4. 5. Recent months saw strong staycation activity, and in the last couple of weeks, corporate business and corporate demand have started returning. 6. International leisure demand is also picking up. 7. Key upcoming events driving demand include ADIPEC, Formula 1, the festive season, and the IDEX exhibition in early January 2027. 8. The hotel expects solid performance and a strong comeback during this period. 9. InterContinental Abu Dhabi is celebrating its 45th anniversary, positioning it as one of the most established hotels in Abu Dhabi. 10. The InterContinental Residence, launched three years ago, has been a great success across Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the wider region. 11. At ATM 2026, success means reconnecting with partners and stakeholders, updating them on the latest hotel enhancements and additions. 12. The goal is to cement business and partnerships for the rest of 2026 and into 2027. About Travel And Tour World: Travel And Tour World is a global travel media platform covering travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, MICE, cruise, and luxury travel, with readership across 195 countries. [InterContinental Abu Dhabi, ATM 2026 Dubai, Abu Dhabi hotels, InterContinental Residences, Sayed Tayoun, InterContinental Abu Dhabi 45th anniversary celebration, InterContinental Abu Dhabi Hotel and Residences interview ATM 2026, Abu Dhabi hotel Q4 2026 business outlook, InterContinental Residence Abu Dhabi success story, Abu Dhabi tourism events ADIPEC F1 IDEX 2027, Sayed Tayoun Cluster General Manager interview, InterContinental Abu Dhabi Hotel, InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi, InterContinental Abu Dhabi Cluster General Manager, Abu Dhabi hospitality Q4 2026, Corporate travel demand Abu Dhabi 2026, Abu Dhabi tourism events calendar 2027, ATM Dubai 2026 hospitality trends, Abu Dhabi staycation trend] #AbuDhabiHotels #InterContinentalResidences #SyedTayyoun #AbuDhabiTourism #ADIPEC #TravelAndTourWorld #AbuDhabiHospitality #45Years #UAEHospitality #HotelIndustry