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11/1/23, 9:29 AM Sharjah to showcase integrated tourism developments at WTM London 2023
Mleiha Archaeological and Ecotourism Project, Buhais Geology Park, Sharjah Safari, and natural
reserves like the Wasit Wetland Centre and Al Qurm Nature Reserve.

The emirate has been steadfast in its growth. In 2022, Sharjah's hotels welcomed over 1.4 million
guests, and this year has seen a substantial increase in guest numbers. Between January and

September 2023, the emirate received more than 1.1 million guests, marking an impressive 18%
increase over the same period in 2022.

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Strong public-private synergies creating a more sustainable sector

This year, several prominent institutions and entities are participating in collaboration with SCTDA,
including Sharjah International Airport Authority, Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA),
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Sharjah Museums Authority, Sharjah
Institute of Heritage, as well as Sharjah Asset Management, Sharjah International Marine Sports

Club, Expo Centre Sharjah, Sharjah Sports Council, and Sharjah Old Cars Club.

From the private sector, participating entities in collaboration with SCTDA include Sharjah Airport
Travel Agency (SATA), Sharjah National Hotels, The Chedi Al Bait Hotel, Sharjah, Coral Beach
Resort, Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa, Golden Sands Hotel, Holidays Tours, and TravTalk.

SCTDA highlights Sharjah’s pioneering role in developing sustainable tourism

HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority
(SCTDA), has underlined Sharjah's leading position in the implementation of sustainable tourism
strategies, solidifying its status as an industry trailblazer.

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