As the UAE get enlarged in its tourism vigour, the Emirates also are individually witnessing significant surge in tourism, fueled by robust strategic initiatives and impressive investments in the sector. To understand how Sharjah is spreading out its wings, T3 reaches out to Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).
Midfa mentions that in 2022, according to the UN World Tourism Organisation, UAE ranked 4th in international tourist spending, with Sharjah experiencing remarkable growth. In 2023, the emirate welcomed over 1.5 million hotel guests, marking an 11% increase. This growth aligns with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, aiming to double hotel guests and boost GDP contribution to AED 450 billion by 2031.
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