Samarkand: Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) announced that it has become an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) during the 25th General Assembly held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Ambassador. Vilcu Lon, Director of the Affiliate Members Department at UNWTO, presented the membership certificate to Dr. Hashil Al-Mahrouqi, the CEO of OMRAN Group.
With the new affiliation, OMRAN Group aims to actively support efforts to promote sustainable and responsible tourism through its various development projects. It also aims to exchange expertise and knowledge in line with the Group's goals and objectives, as well as boosting the networking and business opportunities among the network. Additionally, the affiliation gives the Group with the opportunity of participating in major events and international initiatives that will provide value and visibility.
The affiliate membership grants the Group access to a host of other benefits such as, a wealth of essential information and statistics through the UNWTO resources digital platforms. Also, it provides an unparalleled space for members to engage in dialogue, exchange knowledge, support new measures and create synergies that promote the development of the sector, and contribute to the promotion of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The UNWTO Affiliate Members Department (AMD) fosters public-private cooperation in tourism and the synergies among Affiliate Members and Member States. Bringing together around 500 private companies, associations, educational institutions, and DMOs.
OMRAN Group will work to promote its projects, initiatives, and it will have a presence at various events and conferences organized by the UNWTO. The Group looks forward to leveraging this membership while focusing on promoting Oman as a sustainable and attractive tourist destination for visitors from around the world through its diversified projects.
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