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SHIFT of focus in the national tourism
development Policy
The Somali
Transitional Federal Government shifts its focus from over reliance
on high volume low yield tourism towards the development of other
alternative forms of tourism, which contribute, to conservation of
the environment. In other word, whereas attention is still focused
on tourism segments in which Somalia has comparative advantage, for
example, sun, sea, sand and wild life, especial attention is now
being given to the impact of the sector on the environment.
A new approach,
which is aimed at re-enforcing the universally accepted Eco-Tourism
and other forms of alternative Tourism is outlined in the tourism
policy framework and emphasized in the national Tourism Development
Master Plan. This document is chartered by the way forward in to the
new millennium. Some of the salient factors considered in the policy
focus include: -
Conservation and
utilization of tourism resources in a sustainable manner.
Conservation of
environmental and preservation of scenic beauty;
Provision of
visitor education pertaining to available resources and their
interdependence without compromising our concern on biodiversity;
Establishing active
partnership with all stakeholders in tourism and at the same
time respecting their rights;
Equitable
distribution of benefits accruing from tourism
Respect and
safeguarding of the local customs and culture; and
Harmonious
development of the tourism sector in tandem with other economic
sectors.
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