ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has attracted a large number of foreign tourists as country has variety of tourist products to offer visitors from the all over the world, mountains, white water sports, hiking areas in Pakistan are ideal for adventure tourists, valleys, deserts, beaches for nature lovers, Buddhist heritage sites of Gandhara, Sikh sacred shrines, Hindu holy temples, Indus valley civilization sites are best-suited for pilgrims, scholars and students, said Managing Director PTDC, Abdul Ghafoor.
He said that the tourism sector has been categorized into different types which include religious, adventure, sports and health tourism. PTDC delighted to have increase influx of foreign tourists . If tourism is promoted in a sustainable manner, there was no terrorism. However, now the situation is completely changed.
The improved law and order situation in country has certainly paved the way for positive changes to come, including a healthy influx of international visitors to Pakistan.
Tourism is the only sector after foreign affairs, which can bring people of different countries together, leaving negative perception far behind. It also helps in creating a blend of a new culture acceptable for existing communities and nonetheless, the foreign exchange to the country.
He said PTDC would introduce tourist visa policy for groups, increase in frequency of flights. More interaction between public and private sector tourism organizations and increased participation in tourism exhibitions and conferences.
