The event, which took place on September 27, 2026, was held under the theme "Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence: A Revolution in the Tourism Sector." The event was attended by Laghouat Governor Mohamed Ben Malik, Deputy Governor of Aflou Yunes Ben Merah, and professionals from the sector, as well as representatives from associations and related bodies. The event aimed to promote the region's tourism industry and highlight the importance of digitalization in improving services and attracting more tourists.
The event featured a tourism and handicraft exhibition that showcased the region's diverse products, cultural heritage, and traditional industries. Several presentations and lectures were also held, focusing on the prospects of developing tourism in the region through digitalization and the use of artificial intelligence. The exhibition and presentations were attended by a large number of participants, including professionals from the tourism sector and representatives from local associations.
According to the Director of Tourism and Traditional Industry in Laghouat, Abdelwahab Akli, the event's focus on digitalization and artificial intelligence reflects the sector's efforts to keep pace with technological advancements and improve management methods and service quality. He emphasized that the tourism sector is working to expand the use of digital platforms to facilitate access to information and services remotely and enhance communication between different stakeholders.
The event also included a training session for sector stakeholders, which focused on exploring digitalization and artificial intelligence applications in the tourism field. The session was held at the Scientific and Recreational Center and was attended by a large number of participants. The training session aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills to benefit from digitalization and artificial intelligence in their work.
Participants at the event emphasized the importance of valorizing the natural, historical, and cultural assets of Laghouat and Aflou provinces and promoting them to local and foreign tourists. This, they argued, would contribute to supporting tourism investment, diversifying economic activity, and enhancing the contribution of tourism and traditional industry to local development.
The event concluded with a ceremony to honor a number of participants and speakers, recognizing their contributions to the success of the event. The ceremony was attended by officials and participants, who praised the efforts made to organize the event and promote the region's tourism industry.
The event is part of the celebrations for World Tourism Day, which was established to promote tourism and raise awareness of its importance in economic and social development. The event in Laghouat reflects the growing importance of tourism in Algeria and the efforts being made to develop this sector and promote the country's tourism industry.
Key points
- The event highlighted the importance of digitalization in the tourism sector and its role in improving services and attracting more tourists.
- The exhibition and presentations showcased the region's diverse products, cultural heritage, and traditional industries.
- The event concluded with a ceremony to honor participants and speakers, recognizing their contributions to the success of the event.
