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Sharjah stand attracts significant attention at World Travel Market exhibition
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Al Qassimi: tourism sector has potential to contribute greatly to global GDP
International tourism sector expecting 4% annual growth until 2019
Sharjah's stand at the 30th annual World Travel Market exhibition (WTM) in London, running from 9 to 12 November 2009, attracted significant attention from media and visitors during the emirates 6th consecutive participation in the event.
H.E. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, SCTDASCTDA
Chairman and head of the Sharjah delegation, met with top government officials, businessmen, ambassadors and tourism experts, as the Sharjah delegation discussed ways and means of developing the emirate's tourism relationship with the European market, and the British market in particular. Sharjah is a major destination for Europeans, who consider it a capital of culture and history.
In addition to Al Qassimi, the Sharjah delegation comprised H.E. Saeed Obaid Al Jarwan, SCTDASCTDA
Deputy Chairman, H.E. Abdulwahab Al Roomi, Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation, H.E. Ali Salim Al Mahmoud, General Manager of the Sharjah Economic Development Department, H.E. Marwan Jasim Al Sirkal, CEO of Al Qasba Development Authority, H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Noman, Director General of SCTDASCTDA, and H.E. Ali Salem Al Midfa', Director of Sharjah International Airport. A number of other officials, VIPs and representatives of Sharjah organizations make up the remainder of the delegation, including members of the SCTDASCTDA, Al Qasba Development Authority, Sharjah international Airport Authority, Sharjah Airport Travel Agency, Sharjah Museums Department, Radisson Blu Hotel and Resort, Coral Beach Resort and Orient Tours.Sharjah's stand at the exhibition attracted the attention of exhibition visitors, particularly British visitors, who constituted the majority of the European tourists who visited Sharjah this year, due to the huge success the emirate experienced at last year's WTM.
Speaking of Sharjah's participation in the event, Al Qassimi said, "Sharjah is always keen to participate in world-class tourism conferences, especially the large international events. This is more necessary than ever due to the effects of the financial crisis, and we are here to showcase Sharjah's tourism features and attractions to the world. The tourism sector is an important economic sector, and one with high employment rates. Therefore, confidence in this sector will not shift, as it has the potential to continue growing over the long term and greatly contributing to global Gross Domestic Product (GDP)".
"At a global level, the tourism sector is one of the largest economic sectors, and it is the main source of income for many countries. According to the World Tourism Organisation, the sector achieved returns of USD 944 billion from 922 million tourists in 2008. Studies by the International Travel and Tourism Council show that the tourism industry is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world, and it is expected to grow by four percent over the next ten years, adding over 275,000 jobs each year," concluded Al Qassimi.
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About SCTDASCTDA:
The Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDASCTDA) was established as a public authority, with a corporate body and independent budget, finance and administration systems. Its main objective is to promote the Emirate of Sharjah and to develop its commerce and tourism. SCTDASCTDA conducts economic and social studies, marketing and promotion, and field studies and surveys, with the aim of augmenting the strength of the emirate.
Increasing the awareness of Sharjah as an international tourist destination is at the top of SCTDASCTDA agenda. The authority tries to introduce the Emirate of Sharjah through participating in international events and activities. This indeed gives the emirate remarkable international exposure in international markets.
SCTDASCTDA works hard at attracting more international events to keep the Emirate of Sharjah under spotlights and will continue with existing activities that have previously shown results, such as ATM and F1.
For further information, please contact:
Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority
Media Department
Tel: 00971 6 5566777
Fax: 00971 6 5563000
Maryam Keblawi
SAHARA Communications
Tel: +971 4 3298996
Fax: +971 4 3298995
Cell: +971 50 4779923
E-mail: maryam@saharagcc.com
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