Forum discusses job opportunities in tourism sector

Forum discusses job opportunities in tourism sector

Aligned with the objectives of the National Tourism Strategy to create more than 500,000 jobs by 2040, a discussion forum focused on future job opportunities in the tourism sector.Said al Shanfari, CEO of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, presided over the event at the National Youth Centre on Thursday.More than 120 people, comprising entrepreneurs and young Omanis from diverse sectors, including business and tourism, attended the forum, focusing on leadership and the future of business tourism in Oman.The event stakeholders noted the audience's general aspirations for the tourism sector. The dialogue was open and constructive, with many asking questions about the development of Oman's tourism strategy and the potential for sector growth. Attracting thousands of jobs per year, the business tourism sector in Oman is experiencing rapid growth, with many young graduates entering the industry annually."The Youth Centre is an incredibly creative space with resources to enable our Omani youth to explore new skills and be innovative. Youth Centre event will remain one of our highlights of 2023. We are deeply grateful to all the young Omanis who attended the talk and gave their vision of the future of business tourism in Oman," said Al Shanfari, adding, "I