Workshop seeks to strengthen governance of heritage and tourism
Published: 04:05 PM,May 26,2025 | EDITED : 08:05 PM,May 26,2025
The event brings together representatives from 11 governorates, 17 government and support agencies; and a host of experts in governance, planning and tourism.
MUSCAT: A national workshop focused on improving the governance of heritage and tourism development with Oman’s governorates kicked off on Monday, May 26, in Muscat. The four-day event brings together representatives from 11 governorates, 17 government and support agencies; and a host of experts in governance, planning and tourism.
Organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in collaboration with the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit; and other public and private entities, the workshop aims to enhance institutional integration, promote decentralisation and find sustainable solutions to key challenges in the heritage and tourism sectors. The effort aligns with broader goals to boost public-private partnerships, empower local communities and raise institutional performance.
Azzan bin Qasim al Busaidy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism, noted that the initiative is part of a series of specialised workshops designed to address sector-specific challenges. “Our objective is to develop effective governance mechanisms that not only support the national economy but also strengthen Omani cultural identity,” he said.
The workshop focuses on three strategic pillars:
1. Governance and Institutional Integration: Enhancing coordination among entities to achieve unified development goals.
2. Investment and Tourism Development Governance: Improving the investment landscape to unlock growth opportunities.
3. Development of Tourism Facilities and Public Services: Advancing infrastructure and services to improve visitor experience and support long-term planning.
Participants will also explore best practices and models for tourism management governance to ensure sustainable resource use and balanced development. Discussions are shaped in part by feedback from governors and high-level officials, emphasising the importance of inclusive, locally driven solutions.
The workshop features visual presentations on the role of governorates in tourism development, the Ministry’s responsibilities and the benefits of decentralisation. It is part of a broader initiative to support Oman Vision 2040 by fostering integrated development across all governorates. — ONA
Organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in collaboration with the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit; and other public and private entities, the workshop aims to enhance institutional integration, promote decentralisation and find sustainable solutions to key challenges in the heritage and tourism sectors. The effort aligns with broader goals to boost public-private partnerships, empower local communities and raise institutional performance.
Azzan bin Qasim al Busaidy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism, noted that the initiative is part of a series of specialised workshops designed to address sector-specific challenges. “Our objective is to develop effective governance mechanisms that not only support the national economy but also strengthen Omani cultural identity,” he said.
The workshop focuses on three strategic pillars:
1. Governance and Institutional Integration: Enhancing coordination among entities to achieve unified development goals.
2. Investment and Tourism Development Governance: Improving the investment landscape to unlock growth opportunities.
3. Development of Tourism Facilities and Public Services: Advancing infrastructure and services to improve visitor experience and support long-term planning.
Participants will also explore best practices and models for tourism management governance to ensure sustainable resource use and balanced development. Discussions are shaped in part by feedback from governors and high-level officials, emphasising the importance of inclusive, locally driven solutions.
The workshop features visual presentations on the role of governorates in tourism development, the Ministry’s responsibilities and the benefits of decentralisation. It is part of a broader initiative to support Oman Vision 2040 by fostering integrated development across all governorates. — ONA