ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) would develop Helipad at Rawal Lake View Point to start mini air safari in Islamabad.
Talking to the state-owned news agency, PTDC Managing Director Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor expressed the hope that in near future Pakistan will be one of the top tourists destination of the world. Chaudhry said PTDC is considering participating in international tourism and travel exhibitions in collaboration with provincial tourism organisations, airlines, hoteliers and tour operators which not only creates awareness about Pakistan but also results in increase of tourist influx to the country.
“To increase number of rooms in existing PTDC Motels, we have contacted manufacturers of prefabricated structure and soon new rooms will be added in Naran, Ayubia and other prominent motels,” he said. The PTDC managing director said that it is need of time that all relevant government and private organisations to join hand for making this industry the major earner for Pakistan.
He said, “In this regard, we have launched many projects that include City Tour Bus Service, making of documentary films, up-gradation of existing facilities as well as setting up new tourism projects in Islamabad and other parts of the country. He further said that 30 kanals of land has been allotted to PTDC for construction of tourist facilities in Naltar.
He said that IT Department will develop an Online Reservation System for PTDC Motels where customers can make their reservation online. Vega will also provide sponsorship for Islamabad City Bus Tour for its decorations.
