Al Midfa: Sharjah hotels saw 27%increase in Chinese guests during first half of 2017

Sharjah bids to capitalize on flourishing Chinese travel and tourism market

With an aim to explore new opportunities in the global tourism market

Sharjah joined ‘Leisure Moscow Fair 2017’ for 15^th year in a row

Al Midfa: ‘98 per cent increase in total number of Russian hotel guests during first half of 2017’

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority issues permits for vehicles operated by tourism and hospitality companies to enter desert and natural habitat areas

According to Sharjah Executive Council no.10 of year 2017, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced that it has begun issuing permits for vehicles of tour operators wishing to enter desert and natural habitat areas, in line with its efforts to boost destination experiences in the emirate.

• Saudi tourists make up largest share of guests in Sharjah hotels
• Sharjah Commerce &Tourism Development Authority seeks to attract more Saudi tourists in 2017

Sharjah’s hospitality sector revenues witnessed a remarkable 7.8 per cent increase during the first half of 2017 compared with the previous year, with its value reaching AED 372 million, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced.