MoHT holds workshop on human resources development, future tourism

Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr Htay Aung attended the workshop on “Human Resources Development and Future Tourism” held through video conferencing in Nay Pyi Taw.
At the workshop, the Union minister said 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 the Government also pays attention to this. He added 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 said 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 with the current human resources, and the need for employees of the ministry to balance what they have learned and their experiences.
Director of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism U Naung Naung Lin Aung and Director U Aung Zaw Moe discussed human resource development activities of the Ministry, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, and further plans with the presentation of research papers by international organizations.
Director-General U Maung Maung Kyaw presented the training of staff and the activities of the Ministry related to COVID-19 and the issues to be discussed in the second part of the workshop.
The Union minister said to fully participate in the second part of the workshop and to consider developing the tourism sector for the development of human resources with COVID-19. — MNA