Impact of Tourism
Vatel International business school | Economics of Tourism | Research Work | | Hassan Rafique | 11/30/2011 |
An insight to the economic potential of Pakistan in terms of tourism |
Table of Contents
A General Abstract…………………………………………………….. 3
Heritage Tourism………………………………………………………. 4
Religious/ Spiritual or Pilgrimage Tourism………………………….. 4
Cultural Tourism……………………………………………………….. 4
Adventure or Eco Tourism……………………………………………. 4
Wildlife Tourism………………………………………………………… 5
Sports Tourism…………………………………………………………. 5
Negative Factors……………………………………………………….. 6
Tourism Pakistan – A SWOT Analysis………………………………. 7
The Effects of Tourism on the Economy…………………………….. 11
Strategies for Tourism Development in Pakistan…………………… 14
Promoting Sustainable Growth……………………………………….. 14
Tourism Infrastructure & Business Environment……………………. 17
The Economic Impact of Tourism Growth in Pakistan……………… 19
Cost Benefit Analysis…………………………………………………… 21
Conclusion……………………………………………………………….. 22
References………………………………………………………………. 24
Pakistan – A General Abstract
The map as shown above is the way Pakistan was after its independence from British India. It rose as a modern nation on the 14th of August, 1947. All of the four provinces of Pakistan have been blessed with the unique composure of heritage, culture and one of the grand terrains of mountains which are both known for their fertility and uniqueness. Green fields, deserts, rivers, sea shores and landscapes that have been revitalized with friendly and hospitable citizens make Pakistan a truly magnificent tourist destination with a different palette. Pakistan is known for its mountainous regions in the north. These include the Hindukush, Karakoram and the Great Himalaya which form the densest concentration of the highest peaks in the world. On the other hand it has the Kalam Valley which is also infamously known as the Switzerland of Asia. The Hunza and Chitral valleys of Pakistan are homes of the
An insight to the economic potential of Pakistan in terms of tourism |
Table of Contents
A General Abstract…………………………………………………….. 3
Heritage Tourism………………………………………………………. 4
Religious/ Spiritual or Pilgrimage Tourism………………………….. 4
Cultural Tourism……………………………………………………….. 4
Adventure or Eco Tourism……………………………………………. 4
Wildlife Tourism………………………………………………………… 5
Sports Tourism…………………………………………………………. 5
Negative Factors……………………………………………………….. 6
Tourism Pakistan – A SWOT Analysis………………………………. 7
The Effects of Tourism on the Economy…………………………….. 11
Strategies for Tourism Development in Pakistan…………………… 14
Promoting Sustainable Growth……………………………………….. 14
Tourism Infrastructure & Business Environment……………………. 17
The Economic Impact of Tourism Growth in Pakistan……………… 19
Cost Benefit Analysis…………………………………………………… 21
Conclusion……………………………………………………………….. 22
References………………………………………………………………. 24
Pakistan – A General Abstract
The map as shown above is the way Pakistan was after its independence from British India. It rose as a modern nation on the 14th of August, 1947. All of the four provinces of Pakistan have been blessed with the unique composure of heritage, culture and one of the grand terrains of mountains which are both known for their fertility and uniqueness. Green fields, deserts, rivers, sea shores and landscapes that have been revitalized with friendly and hospitable citizens make Pakistan a truly magnificent tourist destination with a different palette. Pakistan is known for its mountainous regions in the north. These include the Hindukush, Karakoram and the Great Himalaya which form the densest concentration of the highest peaks in the world. On the other hand it has the Kalam Valley which is also infamously known as the Switzerland of Asia. The Hunza and Chitral valleys of Pakistan are homes of the
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