Sharjah News
Sharjah to showcase integrated tourism developments at World Travel Market
Between January and September, the emirate received more than 1.1mln guests, marking an impressive 18% increase over the same period in 2022
Sharjah Government Pavilion showcased sustainable and proactive projects
Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Digital Office and Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Sharjah Government Pavilion at GITEX 2023, toured various pavilions participating in the exhibition to explore the latest innovative technologies offered by government entities across the UAE.
Sharjah International Travel and Tourism promotes sustainability
Experts and decision-makers, including Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, will deliberate on the role of technologies in the development and sustainability of the tourism sector at Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF) 2022, which kicks off on Thursday under the theme ‘Building a Resilient Future for Tourism.’ at Expo Centre Sharjah.
SCTDA to lead high-level delegation at WTM London
Sharjah Tourism and Commerce Development Authority (SCTDA) will organised a high-level delegation highlighting the emirate’s latest destinations and world-class events part of SCTDA’s World Travel Market 2022 showcase at the World Travel Market London running from November 7 to 9.
Sharjah Tourism highlights major tourism progress
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has unveiled the latest developments taking place in the emirate, including plans to build its position as a family tourism destination.
Air Arabia launches new low-cost flights to Vienna
The non-stop six-hour flight to Vienna from Sharjah, will operate four times a week, on Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and will be expanded to daily flight service as of mid-December.
Sharjah to see nearly 50% increase in international luxury cruise passengers
As international interest in Sharjah grows, the emirate’s charming East Coast is set to see nearly 50 per cent increase in the arrivals of international luxury cruise passengers during the upcoming 2012-2013 season.
New Sharjah tourist guides ready for action
Tourist guides play a crucial role in promoting tourism and forming of tourists’ perception, both positive and negative, of a tourism destination as they are the first and last point of contact between a destination and visitors, said Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.
Sharjah campaign to boost tourism sector
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has successfully conducted its fifth professional Tourist Guide Training and Licensing Program for tourist guides and aspiring tourism professionals.
Tourists return to Sharjah in big numbers this summer
18% rise in visitor numbers in July, 25% increase in hotel room nights, more than 90 000 people visited Sharjah during Ramada and Eid Break.
Sharjah’s tourism sector continues its success story
Tourism sector in Sharjah continues its pace of growth, registering a remarkable 11 per cent rise in guest numbers at hotels and hotel apartments in the emirate compared to the same month and period last year (2010).
