Page 107 - AJMAN TOURISM PR REPORT - September 2024

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Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan in a move to attract more tourists to the emirate of Ajman.
The promotional tour includes visits to Almaty, Tashkent and Baku, during which the Department is

highlighting Ajman’s latest tourist destinations and new projects which aim to enhance the Emirate’s position
as a global tourist destination.

Ajman is currently witnessing a substantial increase in tourists from the CIS countries, recording an
exceptional increase of 12 per cent visitors and 12 per cent increase in nightly accommodations. This is a

testament to the growing attractiveness of the emirate as a tourist destination. There has been a marked
increase of 3 per cent in hotel occupancy rate, along with a 5 per cent increase in room revenues as

compared to the previous year.
His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi said: “The key goal of the promotional tour is to enhance Ajman’s
position as a leading tourist destination at a regional and global scale. Our visit to the CIS is aimed at

deepening strategic relations with our key partners, and further explore newer avenues for cooperation ad
exchange of expertise.”

He added: “During the promotional tour, we are showcasing Ajman’s rich heritage and ongoing
transformation as a unique cultural and tourist destination within the UAE, enabling us to draw more visitors.
We are confident that all these efforts will create new opportunities for sustainable economic growth and

reinforce Ajman’s position as a global tourist attraction.”
Ajman Tourism Development Department is making a strategic move through this tour, aiming to achieve a

wide array of goals, raising international awareness on the position of the emirate as a unique tourist
destination, and educating the international market on the unique experiences that Ajman offers. It seeks to

reinforce collaborations with global partners, further contributing to creating new opportunities for
cooperations and knowledge sharing. Furthermore, the Department aims at expanding tourism opportunities

from CIS countries, boosting number of visitor and tourism revenue, supporting the local economy by
increasing hotel income and creating new employment opportunities.

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