ADNEC registers 49% increase events for 2012
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Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC) witnessed a significant year in terms of events held in 2012. 
In lieu of its strategy that focuses on developing and expanding its centers to accommodate more events, the number of visitors to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and the Al Ain Convention Centre grew to 1.4 million during 2012, compared to around one million visitors during 2011. The number of events hosted also grew to 360 in 2012 from 232 the previous year, indicating an increase of 49%.
The positive growth was announced by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of ADNEC.
As part of an ongoing development and expansion of facilities and hospitality services in the vicinity of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, the total number of hotel rooms was increased to 1,232 rooms towards the end of 2012. Last year, ADNEC hosted 17 conferences that attracted around 25,000 participants. It also hosted 111 special events and meetings.
