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Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ajman Department of Tourism Development concludes successful promotional tour in Germany
Ajman, UAE: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) has successfully concluded a high-impact promotional tour in Germany, led by His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-General of the Department, and with the active participation of an official delegation from the department. The tour aligns with ADTD's ongoing strategy to improve the global standing of Ajman and promote its wide array of tourist attractions in the German market. The tour, which commenced in Hamburg, passed through Frankfurt and Stuttgart and then arrived in Leipzig. During the visit, the department organised a series of professional meetings, workshops and interactive sessions with a selected group of representatives from German travel agencies and tourism companies as well as senior executives and decision-makers in the European tourism industry. Furthermore, ADTD highlighted Ajman's rich tourism and cultural assets, which give it a distinctive identity. These include its contemporary infrastructure, advanced hospitality services and integrated tourism experiences that combine authenticity and modernity. These unique features make it an ideal location for tourists from various parts of the world, especially Germany. As part of its strategic efforts to reinforce international cooperation, the department also signed a collaboration agreement with one of Germany's leading tour operators, DERTOUR Group. Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will launch integrated promotional programmes, including digital campaigns and awareness events, aimed at attracting a diverse group of European visitors and reinforcing Ajman's position on the global tourism map. H.E. Alhashmi underscored that the tour marks a significant milestone in Ajman's strategic expansion plan. He also pointed out that the high level of engagement and interest during the meeting signifies the emirate's potential as a unique tourist destination providing a comprehensive experience that combines tranquillity, nature, culture and modern services. H.E. Alhashmi said: 'At the Department, we are committed to building strong bridges of cooperation with global partners and fostering sustainable relationships that open new avenues for growth in the tourism industry. We look forward to transforming the positive results of this into practical, purpose-driven programmes to attract more European tourists to the emirate.' The tour culminated with vibrant sessions in Leipzig, where industry professionals shared their insights and future ideas for industry growth. These sessions reaffirmed ADTD's unwavering commitment to embracing an approach that supports strategic partnerships and relies on the highest standards of quality and sustainability in developing the tourism sector, in line with the ambitious vision of Ajman. The tour is regarded as one of the most remarkable external initiatives of ADTD in 2025. It marks a new beginning for expanding the department's network of international partners and enhancing the emirate's competitiveness as a preferred tourist destination in the region. For further information, please contact: Orient Planet Group (OPG) Email: media@ Website:
Tourism Breaking News
04-03-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
ITB Berlin 2025 kicks off with optimism in the travel and tourism industry, plus innovations on the global stage
Post Views: 109 Taking as its slogan 'The World of Travel Lives Here', ITB Berlin 2025 kicked off with fully booked halls and a record number of 5,800 national and international exhibitors (5 per cent more than in 2024) from over 170 countries underline the global reach of the World's Leading Travel Trade Show, while the ITB Buyers Circle with its 1,300 senior buyers is an indicator of the industry's upturn. Particularly in the key travel segments of Cruises and Travel Technology for example, but also in the dynamic markets of Southern Europe, Asia, Africa and the Arab states, there has been significant growth. Albania is presenting itself as the host country with the slogan 'Albania All Senses'. Taking as its heading 'The Power of Transition Lives Here', the ITB Berlin Convention will address the challenges and opportunities of a changing market with high-profile speakers from companies including Expedia, DERTOUR, Google, Uber, Microsoft Advertising, Wyndham, UN Tourism, TUI, Ryanair and many more. The latest World Travel Monitor® findings of IPK International reflect the industry's positive mood.
