ICCA Oman Meetings Association Expert Forum

On 21 and 22 November, the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in association with the Oman Convention Bureau (Ministry of Tourism) and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) celebrated a successful first ICCA Oman Meetings Association Expert Forum.
The two-day forum welcomed associations and industry experts from around the world who arrived in Oman to share both their expertise as well as build new relationships with local associations in Oman in the hope of hosting upcoming conferences and events. The informative event also provided a platform for knowledge exchange and professional development for local businesses and professional communities, encouraging them to be more active in order to achieve business growth. By hosting the forum, Oman also had the opportunity to showcase the destination to the ICCA global community and build momentum for future conferences and events.
The first expert forum was a celebrated success, hosting 183 participants over the 2-day event as well as welcoming 29 local associations from across the country. The forum was also attended by several high-ranking ministers, including the Undersecretary of Tourism, H.E Maitha Al Mahrooqi and the CEO of Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), Peter Walichnowski, all who are supporting the Sultanate to become a business hub for global events and conferences.