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...
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...
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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...
Sharjah’s early efforts towards economic diversification have paid dividends, turning sectors such as heavy industries and transport and logistics into key enablers of economic growth. Meanwhile, the presence of several major universities in the emirate has helped grow its reputation as a major educational centre for the region.
Côte d’Ivoire has been on a gradual recovery following a decade of political instability and the attack at Grand-Bassam in March 2016. While both situations drove out businesses and tourists alike, the country is taking steps to ensure the now burgeoning sector is supported as travellers return. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), in 2015 tourism...
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