Sultanate of Oman 

Sultanate of Oman 

VIA NOVA for Sustainable Development is the strategic partner of the Sultanate of Oman/ Ministry of Tourism in many projects that are aiming at developing a network of Ecotourism destination all around the country.

Through our Oman office, our firm is also cooperating with many private sector companies, investing in developing eco-friendly tourism facilities in many parts of the Sultanate.

Kittan Cave Sustainable Tourism Development 

CLIENT:

Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman

BACKGROUND:

The objective of the project was to assess the environmental and tourism values of the cave, providing mitigation measures to sustainable development of tourism operations and provide a safe environment and informative activities for the cave visitors on site. Via Nova was also responsible to provide a clear evaluation of the caving market share and the visitors’ needs of facilities.

MANDATE:

  • Biological Surveys of the Cave and surrounding areas

  • Air quality and Radon affects

  • Explore safety of visitations for different types of visitors

  • Infrastructure and facilities planning and concept design

  • Tourism activities potential

  • Market assessment and financial costing

  • Business planning

 

REALIZATION YEAR: 2008 -2009

NUMBER OF STAFF PROVIDED: 9 

Sultanate Of Oman Nature-Culture Based Eco-Tourism Sites Network Development Plan 

CLIENT:

Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman

BACKGROUND:

The objective of the project was to research the potential of selected sites allover Oman to develop nature-culture based Ecotourism product, taking into consideration the local community approval, participation and support. The result was the selection and planning for the tourism development more than 25 currently renowned tourism destinations: (Jabel Shams, Oryx Sanctuary, Salalah/Marneefarea, Jabel Al Akhdar, Wadi Bani Khalid, Olia Village, Ballad Seet Village,Burkat Ala Moz, Hoawkeen Village, Sharaf Al Alameen, Tanouf) and another group of old villages’ restoration projects.

MANDATE:

  • Socio-economic research

  • Infrastructure and facilities environment-friendly development

  • Architectural restoration plans

  • Human resources assessment

  • Tourism management plan

  • Tourism activities development

  • Market research

 

REALIZATION YEAR: 2002 -2005

NUMBER OF STAFF PROVIDED: 16 

Achievements - Projects

VNSD working methodology is based on a modular approach provided through networking with various societies, associations & specialists to ensure access to a large pool of data and resources. Over the years, Via Nova with its diverse experience in the region developed a participatory and inclusive approach, to provide its clients with a group of inter-related sustainability services/programs

Saudi Arabia

Yemen

Syria 

Sultanate of Oman 

Unite Arab Emirates

Sudan

Jordan