JAZAN: The Higher Institute for Tourism and Hospitality, in cooperation with UN Tourism’s regional office in Riyadh, recently organized a workshop called “Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Tourism Practices” at the institute’s headquarters in Jazan.
The workshop featured an introduction to sustainable tourism, under the supervision of Luis Nicolas Barrios, regional manager for innovation, education, and investments at the UN Tourism Regional Office.
Those participating in the event undertook brainstorming sessions to promote critical thinking and the generation of ideas.
Ali bin Saeed bin Jaber, director of the institute, explained that the initiative was part of the body’s ambitious plans to provide job opportunities for Saudi youngsters while helping them meet the needs of the international hotel, tourism, and hospitality industry through the institute’s programs. These had been designed in cooperation with international academic institutes and the local private sector.
