Khalid Jasim Al Midfa
Visitors turn out in good numbers for Sharjah Summer 2021
SHARJAH, August 29, 2021
The Sharjah Summer 2021 campaign, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), saw a good turnout of visitors availing the promotions, experiences, and offers in Sharjah’s luxury hotels to spend their summer vacation.
The campaign, which ran from July 15 to August 28, has achieved its aim of promoting the emirate’s attractions and features, SCIDA said in a statement.
The ‘Sharjah Summer 2021’ featured various offers, including hotel packages for families. These offers were designed to increase local tourism activities and highlight key attractions and tourism projects in the emirate.
SCTDA Chairman Khalid Jasim Al Midfa said: “We are delighted to witness the positive results of the ‘Sharjah Summer 2021’ campaign which provided visitors and tourists with different experiences, activities, and a wide range of options on where to stay amidst the current challenges in international travel and tourism.
"In co-operation with our partners, we have maintained our key strengths and provide local tourism products and services that continue to attract visitors and tourists to the emirate."
This year’s campaign initiatives including collaboration with several UAE-based celebrities and social media influencers, who promoted the emirate’s tourism elements, destinations, and new projects.
Al Midfa added: “The success of this year’s edition encourages us to continue developing Sharjah’s tourism sector, to raise the level of quality in tourism services and organise events and initiatives which offer experiences that lure more visitors.
"Our focus is to highlight Sharjah’s world-class features and attractions as well as boost local tourism which is a vital contributor to diversifying the economy. By investing in our capabilities and assets, we can bolster the tourism sector and expedite economic recovery.”
Sharjah's east coast is among the most attractive places for both local and international tourists. It has diverse terrain, beautiful beaches, mountain views, and oases, which can be found in areas such as Dibba Al-Hisn, Khorfakkan, and Kalba.-TradeArabia News Service