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9/17/24, 2:10 PM Ajman Tourism Development Department eyes more tourists from CIS markets – Tourism Breaking News
Ajman Tourism Development Department eyes more

tourists from CIS markets

September 16, 2024

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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.
The Ajman Tourism Department has launched a promotional tour to the CIS under the
leadership of His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman
Tourism Development Department. The tour, which is being held from September 14 to
September 21, has been organised to reinforce collaborations with representatives from the tourism sector of Kazakhstan,

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.

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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