Sustainable Destination Management
Strategies in the OIC Member Countries
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Strategy Area
Country Initiative
Uganda Uganda Wildlife Authority has implemented a revenue sharing
scheme whereby 20% of entry fees to national parks is paid to local
governments authorities neighboring protected areas to support the
implementation of various community projects, including building
schools.
Maldives The government introduced the guesthouse concept to both diversify
product offerings and to benefit local communities. Only Maldivians
were allowed to invest in guesthouses in certain areas.
Oman There are required percentages of employment for Omani nationals
in various sectors. Omran’s Intajee program assists farmers
in strengthening their market presence and positioning them as
suppliers for major tourism developments.
Ensuring
Tourist
Satisfaction
Jordan The Economic Growth Through Sustainable Tourism Project, with
funding from USAID, seeks to improve Jordan’s tourism facilities and
services to ensure tourist satisfaction and improve the country’s
competitiveness.
Uganda Visitor exit surveys are conducted annually to establish the level of
tourist satisfaction with their experience and enable the Uganda
Tourism Board to monitor destination performance.
Maldives- Visitor exit surveys are conducted to establish the level of tourist
satisfaction,
- Dedication of a hotline for tourist complaints.
Oman In the context of Omran’s Zaree program Omani women welcome
tourists arriving at the Khasab Port in Musandam and adorn female
tourists with traditional dress and henna providing them with a
unique cultural experience.
Source: DinarStandard Analysis
3.5. Parameter 4: Access to Funding
As discussed earlier in chapter 1, funding sources for sustainable tourism can be classified as of
domestic or foreign origin. Domestic public sources including national and local governmental
bodies and public financial institutions while domestic private sources include private financial
institutions and domestic conservation organizations whose funding comes from private sources
such as individuals, companies or foundations. Foreign sources of funding include bilateral, regional
and international financial institutions and development organizations.