http://www.sharjahtourism.ae:80/strss.ashx?lang=de-DE http%3a%2f%2fwww.sharjahtourism.ae%2fstrss.ashx%3flang%3dde-DE Channel for Sharjah Commerce Tourism Development Authority news updates. 10 China is easily the largest and fastest growing tourism market in the world today and it is critically important for us to tap this most promising market, said HE Mohamed Ali Al Noman, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. This came in his statement today announcing Sharjah’s participation in the Beijing International Tourism Exhibition 2013, to be held from June 21 to 23 at the China National Convention Centre in the Chinese capital. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-to-take-part-in-beijing-tourism-exhibition Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority in cooperation with University of Sharjah has announced the 9th batch of Professional Tourist Guides Course as part of the Authority’s efforts to bolster the tourism sector in the emirate and improve the quality of professional services and facilities offered to visiting tourists. The 11-day licensing course, to be held from June 16 to 27, includes both theory and practical lessons by the University of Sharjah faculty and professional experts besides field visits to a number of tourist attractions and cultural and tourism landmarks in the emirate. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-unveils-9th-tourist-guides-training-course Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT HE Mohamed Ali Al Noman, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority today received the US Consul General to the UAE HE Rob Waller at the Authority’s offices here in the presence of HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. They discussed ways of boosting bilateral cooperation in trade and tourism sectors and ties between the two destinations. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sctda-chairman-receives-us-consul-general Sun, 09 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT All the perfumes of Arabia are to be experienced in Sharjah, the home of Arab and Islamic culture. As part of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority’s efforts to promote the understanding of Sharjah’s identity and tourism profile among industry partners, 25 professional tourists guides were treated to a special Master Class on Sharjah’s perfume industry today (Monday, June 3) in cooperation with the Sharjah Museums Department and perfumers Mohamed Hilal Group and Grosse French Perfumes. The tourist guides got a rare peek into the history, tradition, production and many uses and importance of the Arabic and Emirati fragrances http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-tourism-perfumery-master-class-for-25-tourist-guides Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has wrapped up a successful two-day orientation program for the tourism industry partners and front office staff of the emirate’s hospitality industry. The special orientation program, Explore Your Destination, held on May 28 and 29, was attended by 30 employees and was aimed at briefing the industry partners on the latest developments, projects and diverse attractions in Sharjah’s tourism sector. The program included presentations by experts and involved visits and field trips to Sharjah’s numerous landmarks, museums, art and cultural centres and tourist attractions. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/explore-your-destination-campaign-for-sharjahs-hotel-industry-staff Sat, 01 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has wrapped up the third UAE-Korea Economic Forum in Seoul on an exciting note by winning the Award for Best Government Department Participant. The two-day summit concluded today (May 28) in the South Korean capital with more than 100 Sharjah government bodies and agencies taking part in the Forum, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President ad Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/best-government-participant-award-for-sharjah-tourism-at-uae-korea-economic-forum Tue, 28 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT The Third UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum concluded here today (Monday, May 27) on a successful note after two days of very fruitful meetings and talks led by HE Abdulla Ghobash, the UAE Minister of State, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and in the presence of HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Corporation and Sharjah Media Center and a number of senior government officials and dignitaries. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-asserts-its-presence-at-uae-korea-forum-in-seoul Mon, 27 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT Sharjah is looking forward to the UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum, to be held from 27-28 May in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, hoping to make the most of the new avenues of economic opportunities and possibilities,” said HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Centre. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/emirate-sharjah-to-strengthen-economic-and-cultural-ties-with-korea Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, has hailed the rich repertoire of museums in Sharjah as one of the most prominent tourist attractions the emirate has to offer to international visitors. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-tourism-marks-world-museum-day Sun, 19 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, has underscored the importance of cooperation and coordination between government agencies and private sector in tourism sector to boost UAE's leading position regionally and globally. In this respect, he praised the efforts of the National Council for Tourism and Antiquities for providing federal umbrella to the tourism sector in the emirates while maintaining their unique character and identity. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-tourism-road-show-in-europe-under-national-council-for-tourism Sat, 18 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT HE Mohamed Ali Al Noman, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has lauded the efforts of UAE Government for rapid development of infrastructure in the country, keeping pace with the fast growing population of residents and influx of international tourists. In this regard, he stressed Sharjah’s own initiatives for development and progress in the emirate and constant efforts to improve services and tourism infrastructure in the emirate offering best of facilities to tourists in accordance with international standards. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/kyrgyzstan-delegation-visits-sharjah-tourism Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT The 20th edition of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai witnessed a record number of visitors at the elegant pavilion showcasing the best of Sharjah as the emirate wrapped up an eventful exhibition that saw a flurry of high profile meetings, fructifying of business accords and sharing of ideas and experiences with regional and international players of the industry. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/noman-huge-strides-of-growth-in-sharjahs-tourism-sector Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT Sharjah, the Home of Culture, is once again present in all its splendour at the Arabian Travel Market 2013, underway from May 6 to 9 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and has been attracting considerable interest and attention with several regional and global decision makers in addition to representatives of major tourist destinations, exhibitors and local and international media visiting the Sharjah pavilion. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjahs-atm-showcase-attracts-interest-of-decision-makers-media Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT Sharjah opened the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on an upbeat note today (Monday, May 6) putting up a grand show for sixteenth year at the exhibition that was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai bringing together more than 2,000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-unveils-2013-first-quarter-tourism-statistics-on-sidelines-of-atm-dubai Sun, 05 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is looking forward to setting put up a strong show at the Arabian Travel Market, the region’s most prestigious travel and tourism networking summit that is being held from May 6 to 9 in Dubai for the 16th year, with the largest contingent of the emirate’s tourism industry so far. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-to-spotlight-huge-strides-in-tourism-sector-at-atm-dubai Sat, 04 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT High achievers of the tourism and hospitality industry as well as the UAE media were feted at a grand ceremony last night as part of the fifth edition of the Sharjah Tourism Excellence Awards, hosted by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sheikha-budoor-gets-tourism-personality-of-year-award Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Tourism Excellence Awards are being held tomorrow (Monday) once again to celebrate and reward the high achievers of the tourism sector and media for their contribution and efforts to promote a culture of excellence in the emirate. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/under-the-patronage-of-crown-prince-sharjah-to-host-tourism-excellence-awards-tomorrow Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT HE Mohamed Ali Al Noman, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has underscored the importance of cooperation between all tourism sector players and concerted efforts between the government and private sectors in the emirate in order to enhance the tourism experience and promote Sharjah as a distinct and leading tourist destination in the region. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-tourism-visit-to-hotel-copthorne-set-to-open-next-month Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT Sharjah is aggressively targeting the Kuwaiti tourism market with workshops and dinner interactions in Kuwait City as part of its GCC road show and marketing campaign across the region. The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority hosted a very successful workshop and dinner presentation in Kuwait City on Sunday (April 22) to promote Sharjah’s diverse and rich tourism experience, which is increasingly attracting attention from across the Arabian Gulf region and around the globe. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-targets-gulf-tourists-with-road-show-workshop-in-kuwait Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT An upbeat Sharjah is looking forward to expanding its presence in the Saudi tourism market as it heads to the fifth edition of the Riyadh Travel Fair, taking place in the Saudi capital from April 23-26. Around 3,000 exhibitors, delegates and trade visitors from across the region and around the world, representing governments and leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry are taking part in the Riyadh Travel Fair this year. http://www.sharjahtourism.ae/de/media-center/news/sharjah-looks-to-expand-saudi-tourism-market-share-as-it-heads-to-riyadh-travel-fair Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT