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The UB Administration organized the business forum Ulaanbaatar procurement -2016. Infomongol.mn interviewed Mr Ts.Enkhtsengel, deputy of UB Mayor on program Friendly Ulaanbaatar.

- What is the main objective of the program?

-The Citizens’ Representative Council approved back in 2014 the program Friendly Ulaanbaatar, which purely the program to attract tourism with clear objectives to develop the UB tourism, support the service sector, utilize cultural, public events in an efficient ways and to create the value added product.

Within the program framework, it is expected that tourism companies and service providers shall be organizing cultural and sport activities, improve their performance, to coordinate relations and communications between main participants. WSe are working towards to attract 2 m tourists and travelers by 2020 and 5 m by 2030. Briefly, the program is objected to develop the tourism.

And most important thing is that to study and analyze the cash flow, change its direction and ensure to return it back to Mongolia.

-Any challenges you are facing to?

-All the planned activities are on hold for a now. Surely, there are risks, challenges, but definitely, it would move forward.

We had estimated and forecasted the legal, socio-economic factors; therefore, there won’t be any difficulties. There are many activities requiring investment and from the cash flow we need to partner with private sector. The biggest economic challenge is whether we can find private sector, investors willing to participate in this program. Otherwise, all the administrative issues have been resolved so far. We developed the short term objectives to create tourism infrastructure, construct facilities to invest and estimate the margins and we are working on this closely with the private sector.

-What is the budget for the program and what are the sources?

-The UB Citizens Representative Council contributed some financing to the Friendly Ulaanbaatar budget.

In the summer time, we organize public events. During this season there is a high demand of service jobs and we want to entertain the tourists coming to Mongolia, specifically active and bright life of Ulaanbaatar.

-Is the number of tourists and travelers increasing? Any specific activities to increase the tourist flow?

-According to the reports, number of tourists increase in June-August. The preliminary results of the program are quite satisfying as we keep the cash flow within the country. For 2016, we have been discussing and reviewing previous year activities with the tourism companies for better planning. And we believe that we have completed our preparation works for receiving tourists and travelers as we are improving in promotion and communications.

-Any proposals on cooperation and partnership? What entities agreed to work with you?

-The program is run with the participation of private sector, UB tourism council. In addition to that we ensure close relations and engagement with tourism companies as we are aware of the activities and events organized by the parties. Another highlight is on hospitality sector which targets to improve its performance.  

We delivered proposals to tourism companies to partner with us.

By Ch.Gereltuya

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