The Gulf Tourism Media Forum in Fujairah discusses ways to stimulate Gulf and Arab tourism
Fujairah on May 3 / WAM / The activities of the Gulf Tourism Media Forum, organized by the Gulf Media Association, were launched in Fujairah, which is organized by the Gulf Media Association in cooperation with the Department of Tourism and Antiquities in Fujairah, with the aim of enhancing the position of the Gulf region as a distinct tourist destination on the Arab and international map, and to advance the wheel of Gulf tourism.
The opening yesterday witnessed the attendance of His Excellency Saeed Al -Samahi, Director of the Department of Tourism and Antiquities in Fujairah, His Excellency Ahmed bin Muhammad Al Jarwan, Chairman of the World Council for Tolerance and Peace and Chairman of the Executive Office of the Forum of Specialized Arab Unions Specialized at the League of Arab States, Khaled Al -Daghim, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Gulf Society for Tourism Media, Dr. Sultan Al Yahya, President of the Arab Federation for Tourism Media, and a group of media professionals specialized in tourism media from the largest newspapers and channels Including Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, the Emirates, Egypt, Iraq and Algeria.
The two -day forum, in particular, focuses on highlighting the unique tourism components of the Emirate of Fujairah, which is characterized by a natural, cultural and heritage diversity that combines the beauty of the coast and mountains, the legacy of history and the modernity of urbanism, which makes it an ideal destination for Gulf families and tourists looking for originality and adventures.
The forum program includes a series of interactive seminars and workshops that deal with the most prominent challenges and opportunities to stimulate Gulf tourism, mechanisms for attracting Gulf tourists, and discussing ways to enhance regional media cooperation in the field of tourism.
His Excellency Saeed Al -Samahi stressed the importance of hosting this event in Fujairah, expressing the pride of the emirate with its various tourism ingredients and its aspiration to enhance its position as an attractive destination.
The journalist Hussein Al -Mannai, Vice President of the Association, stressed the role of media integration in highlighting the tourist features of the Gulf, noting that Fujairah represents a model of tourism diversity.
Dr. Sultan Al -Yahyai explained that the forum reflects the association’s commitment to raising awareness of the importance of tourism media and its role in supporting the economy.
The media participating in the forum expected that the event would contribute to enhancing understanding and cooperation between media professionals and tourism institutions in the Gulf states, and to develop a strategic vision of the media role in drawing the future of tourism in the Gulf, through modern tools and wide -spread digital content that reflects the aspirations of the new generation of Arab travelers.
At the end of the first day, Dr. Sultan Al -Yahya honored His Excellency Saeed Al -Samahi and His Excellency Ahmed Al -Jarwan in appreciation of their efforts in supporting tourism and tourism media.
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