Investment in Kuwait’s tourism industry is set to increase over the next decade, as the government moves to speed up construction of a new international airport terminal and several major hotel chains work to expand operations in the capital city.
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Articles & Analysis | A number of heritage and ecotourism projects under way in Sharjah from The Report: Sharjah 2017
A key element of tourism development efforts in Sharjah is the growth of both heritage and ecotourism, which together form the strategic focus of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) in 2017. To this end, the authorities are investing in a wide range of heritage, archaeological and nature and ecotourism projects...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq): Interview from The Report: Sharjah 2017
What are the most significant projects under way in terms of long-term sustainable development?
Articles & Analysis | Sharjah widens its offer by developing niche tourism segments from The Report: Sharjah 2017
Sharjah is a key regional destination for family and cultural tourism, attracting visitors from the Gulf, Europe and Asia in particular, and the industry is also a substantial contributor to the emirate’s economy, accounting for around 8.5% of GDP in 2014, according to the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). The Sharjah...
Chapter | Tourism & Culture from The Report: Sharjah 2017
Sharjah is a key regional destination for family and cultural tourism, attracting visitors particularly from the Gulf, Europe and Asia, and the industry is a substantial contributor to the local economy. Restaurants and hotels contributed Dh2.78bn ($756.7m) to the economy in 2015, up from Dh2.49bn ($677.8m) the previous year, reaching 3.2% of the emirate’s GDP. Sharjah is working to further...