Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) welcomed Kuoni UK CEO, Mr. Derek Jones and 50 Kuoni assistant store managers from across the United Kingdom (UK) to the annual Assistant Retail Managers Conference 2018 held in Ajman from October 14th – 17th.

The Kuoni Group, founded in Switzerland in 1906, is the one of UK’s leading long haul tour operator with a network of 48 retail stores including 15 located in John Lewis retail stores. Kuoni has won over 200 service and travel awards; the Group was named the ‘World’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator’ at the 2013 World Travel Awards.

ATDD is running a successful marketing campaign with Kuoni UK this year to showcase Ajman’s thriving tourism highlights.

After the conference the group was enjoying the luxury and comfort of Ajman’s leading 5-star hotels and sampling the Emirate’s offerings. Their stay included a tour at the Ajman Museum, a kayaking trip through the Al Zorah mangrove forests, and the Ajman Pearl Journey, an edutainment experience about the pearling industry’s rich history in this region.

The conference attendees’ visit culminated in a tour of the stables at Ajman Stud, the private stud farm of Ajman’s Crown Prince HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, followed by a farewell dinner.

In the first half of this year, Ajman’s total revenue from the tourism and hospitality sector increased by 6% and there was a 14% growth in guest numbers, reflecting the success of efforts to promote the Emirate.

His Excellency Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, ATDD Director General, said, “ATDD was pleased to welcome the Kuoni UK group. The UK is an important market for Ajman; in fact, ATDD recently opened its first overseas office in the UK in order to strengthen our ties with the tourism industries in the UK and Ireland.

Scott Marketing LTD, the appointed representation partner, will introduce Ajman to the UK travel trade by working with frontline travel agents and tour operator partners to highlight Ajman’s USPs and elevate Ajman’s tourism offerings to UK and Irish consumers

Just a 30-minute drive from Dubai Airport, Ajman has a host of developments, hotel openings, retail expansions and a wide selection of new indoor and outdoor activities. Tourists can make the most of Al Zorah Marina 1, a 100,000 square metre creek-side development with a recreational park, food and beverage outlets, entertainment options for all age groups and plans for the world’s largest indoor dinosaur exhibition.

Ajman also houses many such as heritage offerings include Ajman Museum, an 18th century fort; Souq Saleh for traditional clothing; the Gold Souq; and the future Heritage District with entertainment, retail and dining options.

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