Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing launched its DefinitelyDubai.com portal at the Arabian Travel Market on Wednesday. The new website is part a plan to use social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook to promote tourism in Dubai. DefinitelyDubai.com caters to business travelers, tourists, and residents. Within three hours of its launch on Tuesday it received 6,000 hits, before it was publicly announced.
DTCM Director General said “This is just the start of what’s to come online to help renew the vision and promise of Dubai.” The DTCM Technology Directory said they have well developed plans to use social networking sites to connect residents and international tourists. Plans include a Facebook group, Definitely Dubai channel on YouTube, and a Twitter profile.
