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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