A main delegation from the UAE is participating in OTM - India's largest travel trade show running from today (Tuesday, February 21, 2017) up until February 23, 2017 in Bombay, India - under the umbrella of the Ministry of Economic climate. Participants consist of representatives of various tourism divisions and companies in the UAE.

The UAE is participating in the annual exhibition for the second year in a row. Its increased structure is arranged under the theme Visit UAE and will showcase one of the most prominent traveler locations across all the emirates. It will additionally promote tourism solutions and centers, clarified the very best choices for tourist and business, purchasing, treatment and social tourist sites, to name a few, and supply appropriate traveler information to facilitate easy accessibility to top attractions.

OTM is a significant regional and global event that collects more than 1,000 exhibitors from over 50 nations. It promotes tourism participation and expanded accessibility to possibilities in new and appealing tourist markets, either from India or from numerous other countries joining the program.

Mohammed Khamis Al Muhairi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Economy and advisor to the Minister for Tourism, claimed that after last year's effective involvement the UAE has widened its existence to consist of the various federal government bodies in charge of tourism in all the emirates in addition to private sector representatives associated with tourist.

Al Muhairi added that the UAE structure is situated in among the main wings of the event, further keeping in mind that like last year, the UAE was chosen as a Focus Country because of its world-renowned vacationer attractions, centers and infrastructure. He likewise kept in mind the variety of the nation's tourist options and the advancement of solutions in addition to the presence of centers attended to visitors from the moment they get in the nation up until their separation to guarantee they have a rich experience and consequently assist advertise Emirati tourist destinations regionally and internationally.

He likewise mentioned that India is just one of the UAE's top tourist patrons, saying that the variety of Indian visitors climbed by 9 percent over 2015 to 2.3 million in 2014, accountancy for 8.5 percent of the UAE's complete visitors. Al Muhairi explained that the UAE's option as a Focus Country for the second consecutive year has attracted substantial attention from exhibit participants and visitors alike and has actually added to a substantial boost in the variety of visitors between India and the UAE. This, he claimed, highlights the significance of the state's active participation in major tourism events, and press to global experience on other programs soon.

On the initial day of the exhibition, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Banna, UAE Ambassador to India and H.E. Mohamed Saleh Ahmed Al Jalah Al Teneiji, UAE Consul General in Mumbai, checked out the UAE Pavilion and checked the solutions given to site visitors and attendees of the event. H.E. Dr. Al Banna expressed admiration for the key response and popularity of the structure, more mentioning the relevance of the UAE engagement at the OTM event and the value of advertising the UAE as a perfect tourist location.

For his part, Abdullah Al Hammadi, Director of the Tourism Division of the Ministry of Economy: The celebrations included with the Ministry's structure include the Abu Dhabi Tourist & Culture Authority; the Department of Tourism and Commerce Advertising; the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Advancement Authority; the Ras Al Khaimah Tourist Advancement Authority; the Fujairah Tourist and Antiquities Authority; the Ajman Tourist Growth Department;, Emirates airline company; and reps of various hotels, excursion firms, and the UAE's tourist destination.

Al Hammadi added that the UAE structure occupies 352 square meters which its strategical location assists in easy gain access to from all entryways. This will certainly help obtain a number of visitors to the wing who will certainly be given substantial information on the nation's exceptional tourism solutions, offerings and attractions.

H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Business and Tourism Advancement Authority, declared the Authority's commitment to taking part in the OTM travel exhibition as part of the UAE delegation under the umbrella of the Ministry of Economy. The Authority's participation in the event showcases Sharjah's tourism offerings, H.E. Al Midfa proceeded, and enables it to connect with influential stakeholders in the tourist industry. This strengthens the Authority's critical ties with the Indian market and enables it to take advantage of the great momentum that this market can use, as India is thought about a key source market for Sharjah's tourism field.

H.E. Saeed Al Semahi, Director General of the Fujairah Tourist & Antiquities Authority, said: "The Fujairah Tourist and Antiquities Authority is keen to join the OTM exhibition in India under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy (Tourism Industry) and under the motto Visit UAE India is an essential tourist market for the UAE generally and Fujairah particularly; risen by around 50 percent from 2015. This development is the result of advertising workshops and enhanced teamwork among the UAE's tourist authorities and departments. We value the efforts of the Ministry of Economic climate's Tourist Market in supporting and invigorating this vital field."

H.E. Faisal Al Nuaimi, General Manager of the Ajman Tourism Growth Division, added: "We are delighted to participate in this year's OTM in Mumbai, India. The UAE has strong historic and economic relations with India, and the occasion supplies those involved in the tourist industry with a fantastic opportunity to fulfill and exchanges views. Via its involvement in the Visit UAE pavilion, the Ajman Tourist and Growth Division aims to advertise the emirate as a key destination for vacationers and events by showcasing the city's attractions, luxury hotels, top global resorts and its historical and social heritage."

" Our participation in OTM 2017 is owned by our eager interest in producing a strong visibility on the planet's largest tourist market. Our recent data reveal that the variety of tourists and visitors from Asia, especially India, has actually increased substantially; this is available in line with the tactical vision of Ajman 2021 and satisfies our purpose of boosting the number and cultural selection of vacationers. It is our pleasure to welcome all the exhibit's site visitors to find out more regarding the traveler destinations in the Emirate of Ajman, and we motivate them to invest an extraordinary holiday in our beautiful city."

Haitham Mattar, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourist Development Authority, stated: "The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Growth Authority is pleased to come together with the various other emirates as part of the Ministry of Economic situation's delegation to OTM this year. The occasion is a key platform for us to network with significant travel partners from India and increase recognition on the destinations we offer, especially those offering the leisure and conferences, incentives, meetings and events (COMPUTER MICE) sections."

"In 2016, we released our three-year tourist method for drawing in a million site visitors to Ras Al Khaimah by the end of 2018. India is presently our 4th global source market after Germany, UK and Russia. Visitor arrivals from India in 2016 grew by 28 percent as compared to 2015, and our collaborations with the Indian travel trade are important to our ongoing push for rapid development from this market," he wrapped up.