Oman Seeks to Strengthen Heritage and Tourism Cooperation with Italy

Rome, The Gulf Observer: Oman’s Minister of Heritage and Tourism, Sayyid Ibrahim Said Al Busaidi, has held a series of meetings with Italian officials and specialized institutions to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation in heritage preservation, tourism development and international tourism promotion.

During his visit to Italy, the minister met with representatives of the Italian Alpine Club (Club Alpino Italiano) and Renco Company to discuss potential partnerships in mountain and adventure tourism.

The discussions focused on benefiting from Italian expertise in developing mountain trails, improving tourism-related services and diversifying tourism experiences in the Sultanate of Oman.

The minister also visited the Colosseum Archaeological Park, where he met with its management and received a briefing on the archaeological sites under its supervision. The discussions covered Italy’s experience in heritage conservation, archaeological site management and enhancing the visitor experience.

Both sides also explored opportunities for exchanging expertise and strengthening capacity-building initiatives in heritage protection and the sustainable management of cultural sites.

As part of efforts to explore the role of sports in tourism promotion, Al Busaidi met with representatives of Inter Milan to discuss potential cooperation in promoting Oman’s tourism destinations and cultural attractions to international audiences.

The programme also included a presentation by AIGO, the company managing the Omani Tourism Promotion Office in Italy, on developments in the Italian tourism market and opportunities to expand Oman’s presence among Italian travellers.

In addition, the minister held meetings with several leading Italian media organizations to highlight Oman’s diverse tourism offerings, historical landmarks, cultural heritage and natural attractions.

The engagements form part of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism’s broader efforts to strengthen international partnerships, benefit from specialized global expertise and develop innovative tourism products while preserving the country’s cultural and historical assets.

Through cooperation with Italian tourism, heritage, sports and media institutions, Oman aims to broaden its international tourism outreach, enhance the quality and diversity of visitor experiences, and strengthen its position in key tourism markets.