Over 107,000 Tourists Visited Sharjah In June
The number of tourists in Sharjah increased by three percent to 107,000 visitors in June, compared to the same period in 2009, according to the latest report released by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).
It stated that the total number of guests staying in the emirate’s hotels and hotel apartments reached 107,000, a three percent increase compared to June 2009.
The increase in tourist numbers can be credited to the unique diversity of tourist attractions and special offerings in Sharjah, according to the report. In fact, the huge turnout of tourists in Sharjah is specifically attributed to the emirate’s rich portfolio of entertainment, cultural and tourist attractions, including museums, public parks, entertainment and family themed facilities, safari trips, diving trips and shopping facilities, as well as the captivating natural sites and sandy coasts, all of which offer an unforgettable experience to visitors.
According to SCTDA statistics, there has been steady growth in the tourism sector, with a 64 percent hotel occupancy rate reported in June this year compared to the 61 percent recorded in the corresponding period last year.
The figures also show that a total of 107,670 guests stayed at hotels and hotel apartments in June this year - up from 104,911 in 2009, constituting a 3 percent increase.
With regards to guests staying in hotels and hotel apartments, figures show that the number staying in hotels reached 51,878 in June 2010 compared to 51,354 in June 2009, while 55,801 guests stayed in hotel apartments during the period under review, up from 53,557 in 2009.
Figures also show that the total number of occupied room nights in Sharjah’s hotels and hotel apartments rose to 112,299 in June 2010, with hotel room nights accounting for 56,694, and hotel apartment room nights accounting for 55,605. This is compared to 106,460 occupied room nights during the same period in 2009, during which hotel room nights accounted for 52,300, and hotel apartment room nights accounted for 54,160.
Commenting on these figures, Mohammed A. Al Noman, SCTDA Director General, said: “These figures provide clear evidence of the great efforts exerted by Sharjah in promoting commerce and tourism, and serves as proof that the emirate has become a favourable tourist destination, particularly due to its unique combination of attractions.”
Stressing the importance of activities in Sharjah, he added that festivals and events are the gateway to the world as they reflect the emirate’s rich cultural heritage and tourist assets.
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