Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has opened a new tourism office and information center in Khorfakkan, in advance of the winter tourism season. Located on Sharjah’s Indian Ocean coast, Khorfakkan Port has been a destination for luxury cruise-liners since the early 1980s and has become an increasingly popular tourist destination and a focus of Sharjah’s tourism development strategy.
Sharjah is investing in a number of tourism infrastructure projects in Khorfakkan such as Al Jabal Resort, Chedi Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan Flag Square, Khorfakkan Corniche and a new cruise ship terminal to increase the Khorfakkan Port’s capacity in order to handle more cruise lines and cruise tourism throughout the year.
Normally disembarking some 60,000 – 70,000 passengers throughout the December to April cruise season, cruise tourism forms an integral part of Sharjah’s tourism development strategy, Tourism Vision 2021, which aims to attract more than 10 million tourists to the emirate by year 2021.
Among the cruise ships expected during the coming season is MSC Cruises‘ newly refurbished 333 metre (1,039 ft.) MSC Splendida, which is equipped with 1,637 cabins and able to carry more than 3,300 passengers.
Khorfakkan also expects to welcome TUI Cruises‘ 293 metre (961 ft.) Mein Schiff 5 and Costa Cruises‘ Costa Mediterranea, which are able to carry 2,534 and 2,114 passengers respectively.
The new SCTDA office will also be responsible for promoting the nearby coastal town of Kalba, where there are already a wide range of projects being developed to enhance the east coast’s tourism appeal.
The largest integrated infrastructure development is Kalba Eco-Tourism Project, led by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), which combines modern tourism facilities and attractions with environmental conservation.
The new tourism office is expected to offer a comprehensive range of services to help increase awareness about Sharjah’s tourist attractions, provide assistance for tourist groups and tourism companies, while acting as a tourism information centre.
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Monday, 19 September 2016
UAE: Al Noor Island A Tourism Attraction
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) unveiled its plans for Al Noor Island at the Arabian Travel Market 2015 this week. The AED 80 million (US$23m) tourism and leisure project, which is currently under construction on the 45,470 square meter Al Noor Island in Khalid Lagoon in Sharjah, will combine nature, art and entertainment.
Scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of this year, the new island development reflects the multi-media art styles of a world renowned designer. The leisure attraction has been carefully planned to inspires the senses with spacious landscaped areas with vibrant lighting, innovative architecture and multi-media experiences.
A core attraction, the Butterfly House, consists of a nature-inspired structure with an ornamentally perforated shadow roof and biomorphic exterior, which will house as many as 500 exotic butterflies native to a variety of countries. Butterfly species are expected to include the African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus), the Autumn Leaf (Doleschallia bisaltide) from India and the Common Rose swallow-tail butterfly (Pachliopta aristolochiae), which is found across South East Asia and is known for its bright colouration and unique pattern of its wings. The Butterfly House will also have a gift shop and a modern café for visitors.
On the opposite side of the island, a blossom-shaped literature pavilion will provide a quiet, open seating area for those seeking sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Other features of the island include a pedestrian bridge connecting the attraction to the shore, a children’s playground and outdoor sculptures.
Since its inception in 2009, Shurooq has developed a number of major tourism projects, which have become some of the most visited destinations in the region, such as Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Montazah – Amusement and Water Park, The Flag Island, Heart of Sharjah, as well as a number of projects currently under development, such as Al Jabal Resort, The Chedi Khorfakkan and Kalba Eco-tourism Project.
Scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of this year, the new island development reflects the multi-media art styles of a world renowned designer. The leisure attraction has been carefully planned to inspires the senses with spacious landscaped areas with vibrant lighting, innovative architecture and multi-media experiences.
A core attraction, the Butterfly House, consists of a nature-inspired structure with an ornamentally perforated shadow roof and biomorphic exterior, which will house as many as 500 exotic butterflies native to a variety of countries. Butterfly species are expected to include the African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus), the Autumn Leaf (Doleschallia bisaltide) from India and the Common Rose swallow-tail butterfly (Pachliopta aristolochiae), which is found across South East Asia and is known for its bright colouration and unique pattern of its wings. The Butterfly House will also have a gift shop and a modern café for visitors.
On the opposite side of the island, a blossom-shaped literature pavilion will provide a quiet, open seating area for those seeking sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Other features of the island include a pedestrian bridge connecting the attraction to the shore, a children’s playground and outdoor sculptures.
Since its inception in 2009, Shurooq has developed a number of major tourism projects, which have become some of the most visited destinations in the region, such as Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Montazah – Amusement and Water Park, The Flag Island, Heart of Sharjah, as well as a number of projects currently under development, such as Al Jabal Resort, The Chedi Khorfakkan and Kalba Eco-tourism Project.
Saturday, 21 May 2016
Shurooq Highlights Latest Tourism Destinations And Eco-tourism Projects 2016
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority ( Shurooq ) has announced that it is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, which is scheduled to take place from April 25-28 at Dubai World Trade Centre. ATM is the region's leading travel trade event and Shurooq 's presence will mark the sixth consecutive time that the authority has exhibited at the global forum.
Shurooq will use its participation at ATM 2016 to showcase its current and future projects and the international standard of its tourist and leisure destinations. Participating at the event at Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority's pavilion, the authority is also planning to hold meetings with travel agents and tourism industry representatives where it will discuss avenues of joint cooperation and showcase investment opportunities in the tourism, travel and holiday sectors in Sharjah.
"The Arabian Travel Market Exhibition is the leading global tourism trade event that focuses on the inbound and outbound tourism industry in the Middle East and Gulf region. It hosts specialists, experts and investors from around the world who meet annually to communicate and review investment opportunities in the sector. We are participating in the exhibition because it is the perfect platform for us to meet and network with companies, travel agents and authorities working in the tourism industry and to promote the many opportunities in Sharjah, whose tourism sector is growing rapidly. We will also be highlighting the unique projects that we operate and which provide strong returns on investment," said Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Shurooq .
Al Qaseer added; " Shurooq is the driving force behind the development of the tourism sector in Sharjah and has introduced new initiatives such as eco-tourism, which is a nascent but promising area of the market and one that is full of potential. Projects such as Mleiha Eco-tourism and Archaeological Project, al Badayer and Kalba Eco-tourism Project are the first of a series of initiatives we operate in this niche sector that hold numerous investment opportunities and we look forward to building the foundations of strategic cooperation with partners and investors through our participation in the event. The diverse portfolio of tourism projects that we will be showcasing at ATM 2016 also includes Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Heart of Sharjah, Al Jabal Resort, The Chedi Khorfakkan, Al Montazah Amusement and Water Park, Al Bait Hotel, al Badayer Desert Camp and Al Noor Island."
The 23rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition is expected to attract more than 36,000 visitors and more than 2,800 exhibitors during its four days. As the region's premier travel event it brings together travel industry stakeholders to meet and discuss business opportunities in different sectors, including tourism destinations, airlines, cruises, hospitality, car rental and medical tourism.
Shurooq is an independent government organisation that facilitates partnerships and connects investors with relevant opportunities. The authority aims to create authentic destinations that are committed to enhancing the quality of life for citizens and residents, as well as foster an environment where businesses thrive and ideas flourish. Established in 2009, Shurooq strives to encourage investment in Sharjah by adopting the best international standards in providing quality services that help attract investors from across the region and the world.
Shurooq will use its participation at ATM 2016 to showcase its current and future projects and the international standard of its tourist and leisure destinations. Participating at the event at Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority's pavilion, the authority is also planning to hold meetings with travel agents and tourism industry representatives where it will discuss avenues of joint cooperation and showcase investment opportunities in the tourism, travel and holiday sectors in Sharjah.
"The Arabian Travel Market Exhibition is the leading global tourism trade event that focuses on the inbound and outbound tourism industry in the Middle East and Gulf region. It hosts specialists, experts and investors from around the world who meet annually to communicate and review investment opportunities in the sector. We are participating in the exhibition because it is the perfect platform for us to meet and network with companies, travel agents and authorities working in the tourism industry and to promote the many opportunities in Sharjah, whose tourism sector is growing rapidly. We will also be highlighting the unique projects that we operate and which provide strong returns on investment," said Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Shurooq .
Al Qaseer added; " Shurooq is the driving force behind the development of the tourism sector in Sharjah and has introduced new initiatives such as eco-tourism, which is a nascent but promising area of the market and one that is full of potential. Projects such as Mleiha Eco-tourism and Archaeological Project, al Badayer and Kalba Eco-tourism Project are the first of a series of initiatives we operate in this niche sector that hold numerous investment opportunities and we look forward to building the foundations of strategic cooperation with partners and investors through our participation in the event. The diverse portfolio of tourism projects that we will be showcasing at ATM 2016 also includes Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Heart of Sharjah, Al Jabal Resort, The Chedi Khorfakkan, Al Montazah Amusement and Water Park, Al Bait Hotel, al Badayer Desert Camp and Al Noor Island."
The 23rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition is expected to attract more than 36,000 visitors and more than 2,800 exhibitors during its four days. As the region's premier travel event it brings together travel industry stakeholders to meet and discuss business opportunities in different sectors, including tourism destinations, airlines, cruises, hospitality, car rental and medical tourism.
Shurooq is an independent government organisation that facilitates partnerships and connects investors with relevant opportunities. The authority aims to create authentic destinations that are committed to enhancing the quality of life for citizens and residents, as well as foster an environment where businesses thrive and ideas flourish. Established in 2009, Shurooq strives to encourage investment in Sharjah by adopting the best international standards in providing quality services that help attract investors from across the region and the world.
Thursday, 25 February 2016
UAE: Sharjah Tourism To Open Five Global Offices
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has recently revealed plans to open five overseas offices to promote Sharjah as a tourism destination. The authority will open representative offices in China, India, Russia, Germany and Saudi Arabia during the first part of 2016. Meanwhile, the authority has forecast a modest 3-5 percent growth in tourist numbers for this year, after a drop in hotel guests in 2015.
The SCTDA’s tourism development strategy aims to attract more than 10 million tourists to Sharjah by year 2021. However, despite a record year for Sharjah International Airport, which handled 10 million passengers during 2015, Sharjah hotel guest numbers dropped 13 percent to 1.79 million from 2 million in 2014.
According to industry sources, a contributing factor to lower hotel bookings last year was the continuing deterioration in the strength of the Russian Rouble, which significantly reduced the number of Russian tourists visiting Europe and the Middle East.
The SCTDA’s new overseas tourism offices will help drive the Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021 strategic plan and allow the authority to better target different inbound tourist segments. In recent years, the emirate has successfully positioned itself as a family tourism destination, a international cultural hub and an Islamic cultural centre. Sharjah was named the Islamic Culture Capital for 2014 and the Capital of Arab Tourism for 2015.
Sharjah offers more than 100 hotels and hotel apartments, including properties managed by some of the leading five star hotel brands in the world. The emirate’s luxury segment was given a boost last year with the opening of a new 349 room Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa by Starwoods. Meanwhile, a new US$100 million (AED 367m) art and culture themed 5-star luxury beachfront hotel and resort to be managed by Accor is currently under development. On Sharjah’s east coast, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is developing Al Jabal Resort – The Chedi Khorfakkan, a mountainside luxury villa resort.
Sharjah International Airport saw passengers increase by a 10 percent to 929,539 last month, compared with January 2015. This included 10 percent increases in both inbound and outbound passenger numbers.
The SCTDA’s tourism development strategy aims to attract more than 10 million tourists to Sharjah by year 2021. However, despite a record year for Sharjah International Airport, which handled 10 million passengers during 2015, Sharjah hotel guest numbers dropped 13 percent to 1.79 million from 2 million in 2014.
According to industry sources, a contributing factor to lower hotel bookings last year was the continuing deterioration in the strength of the Russian Rouble, which significantly reduced the number of Russian tourists visiting Europe and the Middle East.
The SCTDA’s new overseas tourism offices will help drive the Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021 strategic plan and allow the authority to better target different inbound tourist segments. In recent years, the emirate has successfully positioned itself as a family tourism destination, a international cultural hub and an Islamic cultural centre. Sharjah was named the Islamic Culture Capital for 2014 and the Capital of Arab Tourism for 2015.
Sharjah offers more than 100 hotels and hotel apartments, including properties managed by some of the leading five star hotel brands in the world. The emirate’s luxury segment was given a boost last year with the opening of a new 349 room Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa by Starwoods. Meanwhile, a new US$100 million (AED 367m) art and culture themed 5-star luxury beachfront hotel and resort to be managed by Accor is currently under development. On Sharjah’s east coast, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is developing Al Jabal Resort – The Chedi Khorfakkan, a mountainside luxury villa resort.
Sharjah International Airport saw passengers increase by a 10 percent to 929,539 last month, compared with January 2015. This included 10 percent increases in both inbound and outbound passenger numbers.
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