(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Kuwait is participating in the 35th International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR 2015) in Spain as part of the country's efforts to shed light on its historical, archaeological and architectural landmarks, a tourism official said Wednesday.
This is the sixth time for Kuwait to take part in the annual fair consecutively through a number of local tourist and travel agencies, most notably the Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC), Faisal Al-Duraia, superintendent of tourism and international relations at the tourism department of Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, stated to KUNA.
Some important Kuwaiti cultural landmarks have been highlighted at the fair through two stalls at the Kuwaiti pavilion, showcasing some traditional handcrafts, which represent a significant aspect of Kuwait's heritage, Al-Duraia added.
He also pointed out that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has established the basic foundation of bolstering the tourism sector in Kuwait when he made the country a financial and commercial center, which contributed in boosting and flourishing commercial and businessmen tourism in recent years.
Kuwait is currently participating at FITUR 2015 along with 164 other countries, including a number of Arab states such as UAR, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
FITUR is a key event for the international tourism sector. It is a major international event, showcasing a multitude of products from different countries, autonomous regions of Spain, tour operators, airlines, service companies, travel agencies, and hotels.
FITUR is also an ideal place to find out about most important developments and trends in the tourism sector, as well as for forging new commercial relationships and increasing contacts within the industry.
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