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Ajman tourism on the rise in 2024

Ajman may no longer be the UAE’s best-kept secret, having recorded an increase of 3 per

cent in hotel occupancy rates compared to last year. Famed for its rich heritage, beaches

and rugged Hajar Mountains, the emirate is drawing travellers from Armenia, Georgia and

Russia.

There has been a 12 per cent increase in visitor numbers from the Commonwealth of

Independent States region, which includes the likes of Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
There has also been a 12 per cent increase in nightly accommodation bookings from

travellers from CIS nations.

Earlier this year, the emirate announced that international tourism numbers to Ajman were

up 20 per cent in 2023, compared to the year before. In an effort to boost this further,

tourism authorities are running a promotional tour in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and

Azerbaijan until September 21. The roadshow aims to highlight the emirate’s attractions to

entice more visitors from the CIS region.

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