The Department of Tourism Development in Ajman (DTC) concluded its prominent participation in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, which took place from 6 to 8 November 2023. Ajman’s participation witnessed a great turnout by visitors and participants, as the emirate presented a special presentation about its tourist attractions and investment opportunities in the tourism sector. Ajman starred at the exhibition by presenting a variety of tourism experiences, underscoring its commitment to promoting sustainable tourism and improving the emirate’s well-being. H.E. Mahmoud Khalil Al Hashimy, Director General of DTD, said: “It was a great opportunity for us to connect with many partners and investors in the tourism industry. We strive to enhance Ajman’s image as an exceptional tourism destination and will continue to work to strengthen international cooperation and attract more investment to support the growth of the emirate’s tourism sector.” In terms of partnerships, the Department of Tourism Development in Ajman has signed strategic memorandums of understanding with several international entities, enhancing cooperation in the fields of hospitality and the development of tourism projects. Among the notable partnerships, the Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charisma Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hotel and resort management. It also announced strategic partnerships with Hotel Beads and EM&RS Holding, with the aim of boosting tourism trade and improving services to visitors. “These MoUs are an expression of Ajman’s commitment to diversity and innovation in the tourism industry, and open new horizons for the development of pioneering investment projects that enhance Ajman’s position on the global stage,” Al Hashemi added. Al Hashemi stressed the importance of cooperation with international companies, noting that these partnerships will contribute to strengthening …
Read More »Emirates welcomes over 16k visitors to its stand, finishes on a high at the 30th edition of ATM
Emirates successfully wrapped up its participation at the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), welcoming over 16,000 visitors to its stand, hosting over 300 meetings to strengthen business relationships, and forging collaborative partnerships with tourism organisations from across its network. The huge turnout of visitors, who experienced the airline’s products across every class, is yet another demonstration of its highly sought after experiences, as the industry continues to make a huge comeback. The airline once again featured its full suite of on-board experiences, including its highly popular, Premium Economy Class, Boeing 777-300ER Game-Changer First Class fully enclosed private suites, Boeing 777 Business Class seat, the newest generation A380 OnBoard lounge, along with other iconic products such the First Class Shower Spa and the latest version of its A380 Economy Class seats. The airline also showcased its many sustainability initiatives happening across the business. Its AI Gallery produced 800 personalised pieces of inspirational travel artwork. Continuing its strong focus on close collaboration and meaningful partnerships with tourism entities and airlines to unlock growth and offer travellers more options, the airline inked agreements with eight tourism boards, including Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Moroccan National Tourism Office, Tourism Authority of Zimbabwe, Tourism Seychelles, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority and Zambia Tourism. All of the partnership agreements are focused on boosting tourist arrivals to each country and capitalising on developing incremental demand for air travel. Emirates also signed an MoU with Etihad Airways to provide travellers additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE, with the aim of boosting tourism from key source markets by enabling visitors to …
Read More »Sharjah Chamber concludes 67 days of fantastic summer promotions
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has concluded the “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2022”, after a spectacular 67-day season, offering the emirate’s shoppers and visitors a wide range of entertaining and promotional activities, as well as valuable prizes, at different shopping malls across the Emirate. The event has drawn a significant number of shoppers from all over the UAE to Sharjah’s tourist attractions and markets, where they enjoyed a series of entertainment activities. Thanks to the summer promotions, the emirate’s residents and visitors have enjoyed a wonderful summer vacation along with their families in an atmosphere filled with joy, thrills, and entertainment while also benefiting from attractive offers and huge discounts, which reached 80% on various goods and products. With the event attracting an impressive turnout of shoppers, shopping malls and stores have got an exceptional opportunity to grow their businesses and improve their sales, thus reinforcing the emirate’s reputation as a premier international shopping and tourism destination. HE Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), stressed that the 2022 edition of Sharjah Summer Promotions has been a success by all standards, drawing a sizable crowd of tourists, shoppers, and visitors to Sharjah’s malls and shopping centers. This achievement does undoubtedly highlight Sharjah’s solid reputation as one of the top family travel destinations worldwide, particularly during the summer and vacation seasons. “The Summer Promotions provided a selection of fascinating offers that inspired Sharjah residents and guests to enjoy and explore the Emirate’s tourism attractions and top-notch retail destinations,” Al Awadi said. For his part, Ibrahim Rashid Al Jarwan, Director of Economic Relations and Marketing at SCCI and General Coordinator of Sharjah Summer, …
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