Overview

In support of the Sultanate of Oman’s tourism development efforts, Oman International Trade & Exhibitions (OITE) will hold a one-day conference titled “Tourism Development and Management Conference” which will be held alongside the country’s premiere tourism event – the Oman Travel Mart.

This conference will serve as a platform for industry professionals to discuss various challenges, identify required developments and examine various responses regarding appropriate tourism business planning and management techniques. This event will provide participants with stimulating discussions and practical ideas from regional and international tourism professionals and experts.

Who Will Attend?

The conference will be attended by senior level executives and decision makers from the travel and tourism sectors including:

* Officials from concerned government agencies
* Officials and representatives of Travel and Tourism Associations
* General Managers, Directors, Deputy Directors
* Managers,
* Entrepreneurs
* Investors
* Tourism Experts, Consultant
* IT Vendors for Travel and Tourism Sector
* Media

What will be discussed?

* Oman’s Vision for Tourism: 2010 & Beyond
* The Growing Importance of Tourism in the National Economy
* Regional & Global Trends in the Travel and Tourism Industry
* Strategies & Opportunities to Improve Product Development and Diversification
* Tapping Other Potential Markets to Increase Tourism Yield; Sports Tourism, Medical Tourism, MICE & Business
* Eco-Tourism & Sustainable Practices in Developing the Tourism Industry
* The Impact of Technology in Tourism
* Effective Marketing & Branding Strategies for Travel & Tourism Industry
* The Important Role of Banks in the Tourism Development
* Entrepreneurship in Tourism
* E-Tourism & Innovative Approach for SME
* And more...