Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr Htay Aung attended the 11th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) virtually from the Nilar Hall of the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on 23 March.
During the congress, the following issues were discussed:
- Post-COVID-19 tourism strategies for the long-term development of mountainous destinations.
- Equipment needed for snow and mountain trekking, infrastructure and investment issues, and issues related to the adaptation of snow and mountain tourism , ways to build a ski resort, viewpoints to see the snow scenery and improvement of service quality at ski resorts.
- The widespread use of technology in the tourism sector, food tourism and food security.
The two-day event was held from 23 to 24 March to discuss issues of rules and regulations to be followed by tourists in resuming tourism activities, conservation of tourism resources, health tips, tourism innovation, sustainability and digital transformation. The General Secretary of the World Tourism Federation, Andorra’s Minister of Tourism and Communications, Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan, Heads of Ministries of Tourism, Economy and Technology from Spain, Greece, Slovenia, France, Norway, and Italy, officials and responsible persons from private tourism and technology organizations attended the virtual congress.
- The 11th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism was held from 23 to 24 March to discuss issues of rules and regulations to be followed by tourists in resuming tourism activities, conservation of tourism resources, health tips, tourism innovation, sustainability and digital transformation.