The second Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) comparative confidence survey, unveiled recently, displayed that restoration of confidence levels is taking place due to the cooler weather, the 2009 Etihad Airways Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to be held next month and the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009, which kicks off in December.

With this, the Abu Dhabi's tourism industry is upbeat about prospects over the coming four months and the year ahead.

Nearly 120 local industry stakeholders, including accommodation providers and tour operators were questioned by the ATDA survey which is based on the United Nations World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) methodology for its global confidence index. A confidence rating of 96 was registered by Abu Dhabi's tourism industry, 39 points to the fore of the UNWTO's rating for the worldwide industry for January and April this year.

Over the upcoming 12 months, events and exhibitions were recognized as chances with other optimistic influencers being: economic stability, cheap room prices, improved attractions and developments, improved infrastructure and services and the business travel sector.

Mubarak Al Muhairi, ADTA Director-General said, "As an industry we are looking to leverage these strengths to counter challenges we may face from the global financial crisis fall out."