Oman to host 2nd Arab forum on tourism statistics
Published: 02:09 PM,Sep 17,2024 | EDITED : 06:09 PM,Sep 17,2024
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will host the Second Arab Forum for Tourism Statistics in October 2024, organised by the National Centre for Statistics and Information in collaboration with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and the League of Arab States. The event will run from October 14 to 16, aiming to enhance collaboration among Arab nations in tourism data collection and analysis.
The forum coincides with the selection of Sur as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2024, further boosting Oman's tourism profile.
Dr Khalifa bin Abdullah al Barwani, CEO of the National Centre, emphasised that the event is a key opportunity to improve tourism statistics across the Arab world. He noted that accurate tourism data is crucial for understanding visitor behaviour, enabling governments and investors to make informed decisions to boost tourism.
The forum will gather experts from across the globe, as well as representatives from regional and international organisations, to discuss challenges, share knowledge, and present new trends in tourism statistics. This will provide vital insights into improving infrastructure and services, as well as fostering collaboration between participating countries. — ONA
The forum coincides with the selection of Sur as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2024, further boosting Oman's tourism profile.
Dr Khalifa bin Abdullah al Barwani, CEO of the National Centre, emphasised that the event is a key opportunity to improve tourism statistics across the Arab world. He noted that accurate tourism data is crucial for understanding visitor behaviour, enabling governments and investors to make informed decisions to boost tourism.
The forum will gather experts from across the globe, as well as representatives from regional and international organisations, to discuss challenges, share knowledge, and present new trends in tourism statistics. This will provide vital insights into improving infrastructure and services, as well as fostering collaboration between participating countries. — ONA