The city of Koulikoro in Mali recently celebrated Tourism Month with a conference on the theme "Internal Tourism: A Vector for Promoting Local Economy and Strengthening Patriotism." The event, which took place on September 25, was organized by the Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality Industry, and Tourism, and was attended by various stakeholders, including government officials, local authorities, and actors in the tourism sector. The conference aimed to promote internal tourism and identify concrete actions to revive and develop the sector.
The ceremony was presided over by Mahamadou dit Koumbouna Diarra, Secretary General of the Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality Industry, and Tourism, in the presence of Colonel Major Lamine Kapory Sanogo, Governor of the Koulikoro region. The event brought together a wide range of participants, including administrative authorities, local authorities, civil society organizations, and traditional leaders. The conference provided a platform for dialogue and experience sharing, with the goal of promoting internal tourism and developing the sector.
According to the organizers, the conference was an opportunity to discuss the importance of internal tourism in promoting local economy and strengthening patriotism. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality Industry, and Tourism emphasized that traveling within one's own country allows people to discover their history, traditions, and cultural heritage. He also highlighted that internal tourism is a strategic choice for promoting national identity and cultural heritage.
The conference was part of the vision of the President of the Transition, General Assimi Goita, to promote national heritage and strengthen patriotism. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality Industry, and Tourism expressed his gratitude to the organizers and participants for their contributions to the success of the event. He also thanked the authorities of the Koulikoro region for their support.
The conference featured several communications that educated participants on the importance of internal tourism in promoting local economy and cultural heritage. The discussions also highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing the development of internal tourism in Mali. The participants engaged in interactive discussions, asking questions and receiving answers.
The event also included a visit to historic and cultural sites in the Cité du Meguétan, including the site where Modibo Keita was arrested. The visit allowed participants to appreciate the cultural and historical significance of the sites and to reflect on the importance of preserving national heritage. The Tourism Month celebrations in Koulikoro demonstrated the commitment of the Malian government to promoting internal tourism and cultural heritage.
The celebrations in Koulikoro marked a significant step towards promoting internal tourism and cultural heritage in Mali. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector and to identify concrete actions to develop internal tourism. The Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality Industry, and Tourism aims to make internal tourism a key driver of local development and cultural heritage preservation.
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- The conference and site visits in Koulikoro highlighted the importance of internal tourism in promoting local economy and cultural heritage in Mali.
