The role of the tourism sector in supporting local development and empowering youth.

We invite you to tune in to a special discussion episode on Sawt Ajloun Community Radio, featuring His Excellency the Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Tourism and Antiquities, MP Wasfi Haddad. The episode will discuss the current state of the tourism sector in Jordan, its role in supporting local development, and its contribution to enhancing youth opportunities in tourism, tourism investment, and entrepreneurship.

The episode will also highlight the importance of developing ecotourism, cultural tourism, and heritage tourism, as well as the role of local communities in revitalizing tourism activity. It will further discuss the key challenges facing young people in the tourism sector and the available opportunities to support youth-led projects and initiatives related to sustainable tourism.

💬 Episode topics:

• Discussing the current state of the tourism sector and its role in supporting local economic development.
• تسليط الضوء على فرص الشباب في مجالات السياحة وريادة الأعمال السياحية.
• Discussing the importance of ecotourism, cultural tourism, and heritage tourism in Ajloun Governorate.
• Reviewing the role of the Parliamentary Tourism and Antiquities Committee in supporting policies and legislation related to the tourism sector.
• Discussing the importance of involving the local community and youth in developing sustainable tourism initiatives.
• Highlighting the role of local and community media in promoting tourist sites and enhancing domestic tourism.

🎙️ Moderator: Dr. Ali Youssef Al-Momani
🎙️ Rief Space Members: Ghsoon Al-Qudah, Alaa Al-Jabali, Shahd Al-Khattatbeh

It is worth noting that the “Safe Rural Youth Space” project is implemented by the Intermediaries of Change Center for Sustainable Development in partnership with Sawt Ajloun Community Radio and in cooperation with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation. The project aims to provide a sustainable youth space that enhances young people’s civic engagement in rural areas.

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