Iris Media marks the fifth year of travel and tourism website, hotelandrest.com. Since its launch, the website has effectively provided top-notch services and corporate media news, showcasing important tourist destinations, hotels and restaurants across the region and around the world.

Commenting on the remarkable success of the website, Dr. Jamal Al Majaida, Founder and CEO of Iris Media said, “The rapid development of the IT field combined with the tremendous evolution made by the availability of Internet for all has contributed to making the world an open market for trade. Furthermore, the increase of knowledge and cultural exchanges online has allowed us to keep abreast of this technological advancements, using the internet as a tool to accelerate our contribution to support the plans of the UAE and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to fortify its position in the global tourism industry.”

Dr. Jamal explained that the tourism industry has developed into a real economic phenomenon, playing a key role in sustainable development and in improving the standard of living of both society and the state alike.

“With tourism-specific websites such as Hotel & Rest, travelers are now enabled with quick and easy access to information on top attractions, hotels and restaurants, as well as exclusive packages available for them when planning for holidays,” he added.

On the UAE being one of the leading tourist spots across international markets, Dr. Jamal said “The UAE is unique for being a safe, secure and stable country which offers a diverse experiential and luxury tourism portfolio and services. Its government has stood tall over the years with supporting growth within this vital sector. Official organizations such as the Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism has paved the way towards enhancing the city cultural platforms that meets the highest international standards with the establishment of notable museums such as Louvre Abu Dhabi as well as the soon-to-rise Zayed National Museum, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and the Maritime Museum in its efforts to present the capital on a global scale as a destination with a distinct global cultural tourism to offer.”

“We are always proud to live and contribute to the UAE, and we strive to provide the best media and news services that is in line with the mission behind Abu Dhabi, its trends and its pursuit to becoming a visionary of tourism,” he concluded.