SHARJAH CONDUCTS FIVE-CITY ROADSHOW IN INDIA
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After successful campaigns in Europe and the Gulf, Sharjah has turned its focus once again on the booming Indian tourism market with its India roadshow hosted by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority in cooperation with Air Arabia. The promotional campaign will see Sharjah, which is being celebrated as the Islamic Culture Capital for Year 2014, promote itself in major Indian cities including Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru.
Speaking on the occasion, Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority said that India is one of the most crucial and promising tourism markets for Sharjah and the emirate every year attracts thousands of tourists and visitors from the country. Sharjah received more than 123,010 visitors from India last year, registering a whopping 41 per cent growth over the previous year. These numbers are expected to grow steeply in months and years ahead.
Speaking about the India road show, Al Midfa said that the promotional campaign being held in five major metros of the country is truly special as it is being held at a time when Sharjah is being celebrated as the Islamic Culture Capital for 2014 by the OIC member states and the emirate is getting ready for the grand celebrations as the Arab Tourism Capital next year.
Referring to the spectacular celebrations and special events being held this year as part of Sharjah Islamic Culture Capital 2014 festivities, Al Midfa said that celebrations next year for the Capital of Arab Tourism 2015 will be even more exciting and memorable.
“This is an ideal time to visit Sharjah which is known the world over for its celebration of culture, family and tourism festivals, 19 museums, art and culture events, luxurious hotels and beach resorts, diverse landscape and various other tourist attractions,” he added.