Resources and Future Tourism: ‘To Have Development and Experts’: Union Minister

Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr Htay Aung attended the workshop on “Human Resources Development and Future Tourism” via video conferencing.

In his remarks, the Union minister highlighted that it is necessary to have human resource development and experts in respective fields for the development of various sectors, in addition to the tourism sector, adding that the Government also pays attention to this. He also stressed the need to train qualified staff for long-term development, and employees are required to possess relevant skills as they are implementing the strategic and master plans of the country.

He also highlighted the need to develop and implement appropriate programmes that combine practical experience with ideas, the need to prepare to overcome the challenges in the resumption of the hotel and tourism industry that was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need for employees of the ministry to balance what they have learned and their experiences.

Attendees discussed human resource development activities of the Ministry, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, further plans with the presentation of research papers by international organizations, the training of staff and the activities of the Ministry.