JEDDAH: The 8th Meeting of the OIC Coordination Committee on Tourism was held in Baku on Wednesday under the leadership of Azerbaijan, the Chair of the 11th Session of the Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM).
The committee, which oversees the implementation of various OIC tourism initiatives, assessed the progress made in implementing the resolutions of the ICTM and other OIC programs and projects related to tourism.
During the session, the members of the committee reviewed the selection process for the OIC City of Tourism Award and discussed ways to improve it. The outcome of the meeting was a report and matrix of activities that would be submitted to relevant OIC bodies.
The OIC Coordination Committee on Tourism plays a vital role in promoting tourism among member countries and enhancing collaboration among them.
OIC committee aims to promote sustainable tourism
The committee aims to develop and implement policies, programs, and projects that promote sustainable tourism, which contributes to the economic growth and development of OIC countries.
The OIC meeting was attended by representatives from various OIC member states and was an opportunity for them to share their experiences and ideas on how to further develop and promote tourism in the region. It was also an opportunity to discuss the challenges facing the tourism sector and how to overcome them.
The meeting was a success, and the outcome document adopted by the committee would serve as a guide for the implementation of the resolutions of the ICTM and other OIC programs and projects in the domain of tourism.
Overall, the OIC Coordination Committee on Tourism is committed to promoting tourism and fostering cooperation among member states, leading to the development of sustainable tourism in the OIC region.