Addressing the media at the ongoing World Travel Mart 2008 in London, Shaikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) said that, owing to the rapid growth experienced by the tourism sector over the last five years, the influx of tourists into Sharjah is expected to reach 3.5 million by 2012.
He also added “While tourism is today one of Sharjah’s greatest revenue sources, the emirate intends to launch further tourist ventures and construct tourist cities and villages to attract both tourists and investors to the emirate.”
“The promotional campaigns organised by the SCTDA have also played an important role in bringing visitors and tourists into the emirate,” Al Qassimi said.
Source: Khaleej Times
