Indian Airlines (IA), in association with the government of Sharjah, would be offering special holiday packages designed to promote the Gulf country as a holiday destination.
The government of Sharjah is represented on the road shows by Mohamed Al Norman, director, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority and Ali Al Midfa, director, commerce and administration, Sharjah Airport Authority, besides Hossam Talaat, general manager of Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA).
The package prices range from Rs 14,770 to Rs 23,495 for two nights stay at Sharjah.
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Winter is the best season to visit Sharjah, said Talaat, who expects a growth of 5 per cent in the tourism industry of that country with the promotional offer.
He even ensured that the visa formalities would not take more than five working days to complete.
The packages have been primarily designed for travels from India commencing from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kochi, Bangalore and Chennai, said Bharat Tikle, area marketing manager, Indian Airlines.
The Sharjah holiday packages have been designed along the lines as the IA Flyways.
The packages have been put together with the participation of the hotel and hospitality industry in Sharjah in order to give greatest value for money, said Rajneesh Bagga, senior manager commercial, Indian Airlines.
The Sharjah holiday packages are inclusive of return airfares in the economy class, hotel accommodation in a selected range of 3 to 5 star hotels and airport transfers.
The unique feature of the packages meant for stay up to three nights is that they come with visa charges paid.