Pakistan Can Pocket Billions Via Tourism: Meher Kashif

News Desk

Islamabad: Pakistan can generate revenue worth billions of dollars through promotion of international standard tourism in the country. This was stated by the Federal Tax Ombudsman Coordinator and Lahore Chamber of Commerce former President Meher Kashif Younis while talking to“Discover Pakistan” CEO Dr Kaiser Rafiq. He said that tourism has emerged as a profit-generating entity for the success of many economies around the world. It boosts revenue, creates jobs, and develops infrastructures.

Meher Kashif said the number of jobs created by tourism in many different areas is significant and these jobs are not only a part of the tourism sector but may also include the agricultural, communication, health, and educational sectors.

He said a major chunk of tourists travel to experience the hosting destination’s culture, different traditions and gastronomy which was very profitable to local restaurants, shopping centers and stores.

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Melbourne, Australia’s population is greatly benefited by tourism. It has a population of around 4 million people and around 22,000 citizens are associated with the tourism sector only. Former President said, safe and innovative infrastructure allows a smooth flow of goods and services. Moreover, local people experience an opportunity for economic and educational growth.

Speaking on the occasion, Kaiser Rafique said tourism creates a cultural exchange between tourists and local citizens. The exhibitions, conferences and events usually attract foreigners and organizers usually gain profits from registration fees, gift sales, exhibition spaces, and sales of media copyright.

Furthermore, foreign tourists bring diversity and cultural enrichment to the hosting country, Rafique added. He said tourism allows young entrepreneurs to establish new products and services that would not be sustainable for the local population of residents alone. Moreover, residents experience the benefits that come with tourism occurring in their own country.