Bridging Academic Excellence with Real-World Tourism Expertise
Oman continues to invest in tourism education to equip future generations with the knowledge, professional skills and practical experience needed to lead the Sultanate’s evolving travel and tourism industry.
We are proud that Badar Al Yazeedi, Founder & CEO of Panorama Travel, was invited to serve as a member of the Advisory Board of the Tourism Department at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), contributing his industry expertise to this important academic initiative.
Established through a strategic initiative by the University’s President, the Tourism Department Advisory Board aims to strengthen cooperation between academic institutions and the tourism industry, ensuring that educational programmes remain aligned with the evolving needs and opportunities of Oman’s travel sector.
The prestigious board brings together representatives and expertise from some of Oman’s most influential tourism-related institutions, including:
- Ministry of Heritage and Tourism
- Oman Convention and Exhibition Center
- Omran
- Oman Air
- Muscat International Airport
- The National Museum
- Kempinski Hotel
This collective industry expertise provides an important platform for connecting academic knowledge with practical industry experience and supporting the continued development of Oman’s tourism sector.
Key Responsibilities of the Advisory Board
The Advisory Board contributes to the development of tourism education and professional training through several key responsibilities:
Future Tourism Leadership: Supporting initiatives that develop skilled, innovative and knowledgeable professionals capable of contributing to Oman’s tourism ambitions.
Academic & Strategic Advisory: Providing expert recommendations on academic programmes, research priorities and departmental development strategies.
Practical Training Opportunities: Recommending initiatives to strengthen field training, internships and practical industry exposure for tourism students.
Graduate Employability: Identifying opportunities to improve students’ professional readiness and prepare graduates for successful careers in the tourism industry.
Industry Collaboration: Strengthening cooperation between the university, public institutions and private-sector tourism organisations.
Panorama Travel’s Commitment to Tourism Education
At Panorama Travel, we believe that the future of Oman’s tourism industry depends on the quality of its education, the development of national talent and meaningful collaboration between academia and industry.
We are honoured to have been invited to contribute to this important initiative through our CEO’s participation in the SQU Tourism Department Advisory Board.
Our involvement reflects a long-standing commitment to educational tourism, professional knowledge sharing and the development of Omani talent. Through our industry experience, academic connections and student internship programmes, we actively support opportunities for young Omanis to gain practical experience and build successful careers in tourism.
We look forward to working alongside Sultan Qaboos University and our fellow industry representatives to strengthen tourism education, empower future professionals and contribute to a competitive, innovative and sustainable tourism industry in the Sultanate.
Discover Educational Travel with Panorama Travel
Our expertise extends beyond conventional tourism. We design and deliver carefully structured educational programmes, university study trips, geological field courses, cultural immersion experiences and specialist wildlife expeditions.
Our programmes are developed by specialists and supported by extensive destination knowledge, professional industry connections and educational expertise.
