In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful
Greetings to everyone,
I address you today to share with you important news regarding my #departure from the position of #Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Western Region Chamber of Tourism.
The chamber was established in 2013 and was inactive. In cooperation with the Council members, I activated and supported it greatly, and chose the Tripoli Tower as its headquarters.
Due to the lack of funding for the Chamber, I decided to waive my financial compensation as Chairman of the Board of Directors, a decision that was also made by all members of the Board.
Thanks to their efforts and the support of the Chamber’s staff, we succeeded in bringing in 350 members within 6 months of reactivating the Chamber in 2021. The number of members reached 700 at the end of 2022, and the number rose to 945 on October 18, 2023.
The Chamber has gained local and international resonance, and continues to achieve its goals.
I am proud to lead this Council during this period, and I would like to express my deep gratitude to my fellow Council members and the employees who have made significant contributions to achieving this success. I also thank all the tourism professionals who believed in our vision and supported our contribution in starting to put Libya back on the travel and tourism map.
Thank you all for supporting the Chamber with your optimism and positivity.
Thanks continue to all parties that participated in activating the Chamber, especially the Public Policy Support Office
I will continue to support our beloved country, Libya in general, and the travel and tourism industry in particular.
I hope success for the Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Industries - Libya and for the new council.
I conclude with peace and God’s mercy be upon you.
Mustafa Abu Bakr Sharmit
Former Chairman of the Board of Directors
Chamber of Tourism in the Western Region
February 8, 2021 – October 18, 2023