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Observer
2 days ago
- Business
- Observer
More youth to be trained for hospitality sector
A number of Omani youth will be trained and prepared to work in the hospitality sector, thanks to the ongoing efforts to boost inbound tourism, according to Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT) sources. An agreement to train Omani youth in various fields of hospitality starting with hotel reception was signed by the MoHT with Mitsui E&P Middle East to finance and implement training programmes for the youth. The training programme will be implemented in cooperation with the Muscat Hospitality Academy, which is part of the internationally accredited Swiss School of Business, Hospitality and Hotel Management programmes. The three-month programme aims to qualify Omani staff to work in the hotel reception and front office management sector, enhancing the quality of tourism services provided and keeping pace with developments in this vital field. This agreement comes within the framework of joint efforts to enhance national empowerment in the tourism sector by developing the skills of Omani youth and preparing them for work in the hospitality sector. This agreement represents a model step for Public and Private Partnerships (PPP), reflecting the ongoing efforts to support the sustainable development of the tourism sector in the Sultanate of Oman by providing advanced training opportunities that open new horizons for Omani youth to work and contribute to strengthening the national economy. The ministry affirmed that this initiative is part of its plan to enhance national skills, commending the cooperation with Mitsui E&P Middle East and Muscat Hospitality Academy to achieve these shared goals. This agreement is part of a series of projects the ministry is implementing to support and develop the tourism sector and achieve its vision of building a sustainable tourism sector that contributes to comprehensive development in the Sultanate of Oman.
Observer
3 days ago
- Business
- Observer
Oman launches hotel training drive for youth employment
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has signed a partnership agreement to launch a training-for-employment program in hotel reception across various establishments in Dhofar Governorate. The initiative aims to equip young Omanis with skills for front desk and hotel management roles, reflecting a broader strategy to enhance national employment in the growing tourism sector. The three-month training will be conducted by the Muscat Hospitality Academy, in affiliation with the internationally accredited Swiss School of Business, Hospitality, and Hotel Management. This collaboration between the public and private sectors is intended to boost service quality in the hospitality industry while aligning with Oman's vision for sustainable tourism development. The program also supports long-term economic diversification by creating new job opportunities for national talent. The agreement is part of a broader set of initiatives launched by the Ministry to build a skilled local workforce and support the continued growth of Oman's tourism sector. — ONA
Muscat Daily
4 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Pact inked to train Omanis in hotel reception roles in Dhofar
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) signed a partnership agreement on Monday to finance and implement a hotel reception training programme across several establishments in Dhofar. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to prepare Omani youth for careers in the tourism and hospitality sectors. The three-month programme will be carried out in cooperation with Muscat Hospitality Academy, under the umbrella of the internationally accredited Business and Hotel Management School of Switzerland. It aims to qualify national cadres for roles in hotel reception and front office operations, improving the standard of tourism services in line with industry developments. MHT described the agreement as a model of public-private cooperation and reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development of Oman's tourism sector through targeted training for young Omanis. The programme is part of a broader series of initiatives launched by the ministry to develop local talent and promote long-term growth in tourism as a contributor to the national economy.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Heritage ministry signs agreement to train national cadres in hotel reception etiquette
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism today signed a partnership agreement to finance and implement an employment-linked training programme in the field of hotel reception etiquette. The training programme will be conducted in a number of hotel establishments in the Governorate of Dhofar. The agreement is the outcome of joint efforts to enhance the employment of Omani nationals in the tourism and hospitality sector. The training programme will be implemented in cooperation with Muscat Hospitality Academy as part of partnership with the internationally renowned Swiss Hotel Management School. The agreement constitutes a model for integration between the public and private sectors. It reflects ongoing efforts to support sustainable development in the tourism sector and to contribute to the national economy in the Sultanate of Oman. The agreement was a link in a series of projects being implemented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to support and develop the tourism sector and achieve its vision for building a sustainable tourism sector that contributes to comprehensive development in the Sultanate of Oman.
