Sharjah tourism on show at Leisure Moscow recreational fair

Sharjah: Sharjah's leisure and tourist attractions are to be showcased at the Leisure Moscow 2013 Fair, which starts tomorrow in the Russian capital. Mohamed Ali Al Noman, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, is heading the emirate's delegation to the International Leisure Tourism Exhibition. The delegation includes senior representatives of the emirate's tourism and hospitality sectors. Speaking on the occasion, Al Noman highlighted the significance of the emirate's continued presence and participation in the high-profile leisure tourism exhibition for the 13th year, saying it has directly contributed to the positive signs Sharjah's tourism sector has demonstrated over the past few years. The SCTDA Chairman said that the emirate's position continues to grow in the Russian tourism markets. According to the statistics recently released by the Authority, Sharjah is one of the most popular and prominent tourist destinations for Russian tourists. Al Noman pointed out that the emirate received 220,662 Russian tourists during the first half of the year, topping the list of international tourists to the emirate, constituting 23% of the total number of international visitors. – Emirates News Agency, WAM