The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) said hotel occupancy reached 671,662 guests during the first six months of the year. During the first quarter of 2009 there was a 15% decline in the number of tourists, but once source explained “the recent summer promotions have helped the hotel sector to record higher occupancy. As a result, the second-quarter hotel statistics reflected a growth that helped narrow the decline to 12 per cent.”
Figures show that more than half of the 671,662 visitors stayed in hotels and the rest stayed in serviced apartments. GCC tourists accounted for 28% of the tourists, other Arab countries for 14%, Asian tourists 20%, and 32% of the tourists were from Europe. The remaining 6% of the visitors came from America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the Pacific.
This is Munich’s biggest museum, located on an island in the River Isar. It covers every conceivable aspect of technical endeavour, from the first flint tools used to the research labs of modern industries. Timings: Daily 9.00 – 17.00 Admission: €7.50 adults €5 seniors €3 students Free for children 6 and under Tel: 089-21791 ...
Rebels against communist Czechoslovakia praised Western rock musicians such as John Lennon and when he died in 1980 this wall was painted in his honor; repainted again and again every time the secret police white-washed it. Today it stands proudly though a bit graffiti splattered. Address: Velkoprevorske namestri ...
The chateau from which this park gets its name was destroyed in the 8th century. Le Chateau Park is located on the hillside lying between the old town and the harbor. It is a popular park containing a huge waterfall and a children's playing corner. Here you can get an amazing view of the city and also take in some medieval ruins. There is also a Maritime Museum here. Tour Bellanda ...
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is a brilliant museum on modern European art. Supported by a team of hardworking artists from the Centre of Contemporary Art, MAMCO has a constantly changing atmosphere all year round. Not only are the exhibits constantly updated, but also the interior construction of the museum is altered thrice annually. Location: Rue Des Vieux Grenadiers 10