Middle East
Sharjah bolsters cruise ambitions
Dubai: Sharjah is looking to lure more international cruiseship business, according to Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.
Sharjah’s 2013-2014 luxury cruise season began last month and a total number of 43,000 luxury cruise passengers are scheduled to visit the emirate during this season. Maiden calls from the likes of the Costa Fortuna are helping boost the emirate’s cruise potential too. [24/12/13]