Early preparations for the 2025 International Saharan Tourism Festival

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#MinisterOfTourismAndHandicrafts, #MsMadiahiHouri oversees the first preparations regarding the organization of "#InternationalFestivalOfSaharanTourism -"

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Headed a coordination meeting at her ministry's headquarters, with her staff in attendance, as part of her oversight of the initial preparations for the "#InternationalFestivalOfSaharanTourism - FITS-2025", scheduled to take place in the #TimimounProvince from 04 to 6 December 2025.

Where it was noted at the outset that this meeting falls within the framework of a ministerial approach aimed at reinvigorating #Tourism as a vital sector, entrusted with the highest importance by the Algerian public authorities, and positioned as a key pillar in local development, given its role in generating wealth and creating employment opportunities.

It is highlighted that tourism is not merely a recreational activity, but rather a distinguished service sector that acts as a driver and fundamental pillar of the local economy, necessitating the involvement of all key stakeholders in the tourism sector.

In the same context, Madam Minister highlighted her remarks on "subject #SaharanTourism", reminding that she holds the top position due to its importance in "ensuring sustainable development in the South and as a key economic resource".

Then, the sector official presented the meeting's agenda, highlighting that the purpose of the meeting was to oversee the "official appointment of the governors for the International #ForDesertTourism Festival," represented by the Director General of the National Tourism Office, as the body responsible for tourism promotion and development. She also emphasized the importance of giving full attention to the preparations for this significant international event, ensuring it gains the economic dimension befitting its scale, especially as it will serve as a reflection of Algeria's cultural and historical assets and the rich natural wealth of the Algerian Sahara. Furthermore, it will provide a suitable platform for presenting unique tourism experiences that enhance the appeal of desert regions as attractive destinations, both nationally and internationally.

As highlighted by the current stakeholders, the objective of organizing this year's edition is to showcase "authentic, distinctive, and unique Algerian Saharan tourism, highlighting its rich and diverse components and elements that reflect Algerian identity," including culture, hospitality, and generosity, diversity of customs and traditions, the Saharan landscape, ancient civilizations and history, the rich and varied #TraditionalClothing, folklore, music, and arts—particularly the culinary arts, which are a hallmark of Algerian tourism—and #Handicrafts, which form a fundamental pillar of our Algerian identity.

Their destination was also to involve all southern provinces and upper plateaus in this initiative, who would highlight the diverse #TraditionalProducts that distinguish each southern region of Algeria, as they are indicators of authenticity and strength of #AlgerianHeritage.

In conclusion, she called on #MadamMinister to emphasize the need to begin preparing media content aligned with the event, in line with the vision she has set forth, which she summarized in "Authenticity and Heritage Indicators for #TouristDestinations of Algeria"

And likewise highlight Algerian Saharan tourism with a unique character, in line with modernity while preserving its traditions and #AlgerianAuthenticity

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