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The Ajman Department of Tourism Development showcased the emirate’s unique attractions, its natural features and tourist potential at a strategic roadshow across key destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to promote and market tourism in the Emirate of Ajman. The roadshow itinerary included visits to Oman that started on December 4 and continued to Al Riyadh, KSA on December 5-6, and Jeddah, KSA on December 7. The initiative aimed to tap into new tourist markets, attract more visitors and tourists, facilitate the exchange of experiences and expertise, and establish valuable partnerships with companies and travel agencies through meetings and the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). On this occasion, His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development said: “This tour underscores our dedication to showcasing the unique cultural and natural treasures that define the Emirate of Ajman. As we embarked on this strategic journey, our goal was not only to introduce potential visitors and partners to the distinctive offerings of Ajman but also to forge meaningful collaborations with industry operators. We believe that by engaging with key markets in Oman, and Saudi Arabia, we can tap into new tourist segments, attract a diverse range of visitors, and strengthen our position as a leading tourism destination in the region.” The GCC market has been a pivotal contributor to Ajman’s tourism sector, witnessing consistent growth year over year. The influx of visitors from Gulf Cooperation Council countries saw a significant uptick of 12% from the third quarter of 2022 to the start of 2023, marking a notable increase compared to the preceding year. KSA, holding the position of the 9th top source market for Ajman, …

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection GCC roadshow conducted by Gulf Reps was held from February 11-13, 2020 in Kuwait, Dubai and Abu Dhabi with over 150 niche travel agents from the GCC. Each roadshow consisted of many opportunities for the travel agents to directly speak with the partners from the shopping villages, tourism boards and hotels in the heart of Europe. Travel agents were happy to put a face in the names they had been dealing with over email in the past as in most cases they were familiar with the villages but having all in one platform was an icing on the cake to ensure great partnerships. From the side of the partners that were present, they reiterated the importance of this specific market and stated that there had been some confirmed bookings for summer. Another important factor was that Emirates partnership with the roadshow to ensure that there are many other extra incentives for the travel agents with additional discounts with their partners and also an opportunity for the travel agents that sell the most number of shopping experiences to have their own “bespoke” shopping experience in the European destinations.