Seawings Soars on 2009 Stay-at-Home Holiday Trend

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- It is estimated that approximately one in three UAE residents will spend their summer holidays in the country in 2009 compared with one in 10 in the previous three years as cheaper deals keep residents at home. As a result, Seawings, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, sees a spike in local interest in their scenic flights of the region.

Local and regional tourism experts are predicting that around 31 percent of UAE residents will choose to spend their summer vacation in the country compared to the 11 percent seen over the last three years. "Our customers are predominantly tourists visiting Dubai, but we are currently seeing a trend in higher domestic bookings." said Stuart Wheeler, CEO of Seawings.

Dubai hotels are offering good prices and various value added packages, which means that local tourism is bound to grow. Offering more value to residents is important, therefore, Seawings has decided to offer a special promotion over the summer months, Seawings customers can benefit from a buy-one-get-one-free flight experience to the East and North Coast Emirates of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah when booking directly with Seawings. The summer promotion will run until the end of September 2009.

Seawings packages are priced from AED 895 per flight and include views of Dubai's most iconic landmarks including Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Burj Al Arab, and the historic Dubai Creek.

Information on packages and bookings are available on the website http://www.seawings.ae and can be booked through the Seawings reservation team +971-4-883-2999.

Notes to Editors:

Based at Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa, Seawings began operating with one aircraft and a handful of staff. Today the company has grown to include three Cessna 208 Caravan amphibious aircraft and a staff base of over 70.

The Seawings experience leaves its guests in awe as they are whisked to 1500 feet past some of the world's most iconic landmarks, for memories that last a lifetime. Offering up to 16 flights per day, leaving every 30 minutes, as well as a choice of various tour options, Seawings caters to the needs of the individuals, groups, corporate, incentives, tourists and residents.

For Reservations please contact +971-4-883-2999 or reservations@seawings.ae

    For Further information please contact:

    Christine Burrows/Darren Brews
    Corporate Communications
    Seawings, Dubai, UAE.
    Phone: +971-4-807-0808
    Email: corpcom@seawings.ae

    Website: http://www.seawings.ae

SOURCE Seawings