Daily Times Our northern areas are unmatchable in beauty
June 14, 2021
Tourism industry has contributed $7.6 trillion to the global economy, which is 10.2 percent of the global Gross Domestic Product.
It generated 292 million jobs some years back. Tourism in Northern areas is increasing annually. Over 50 millions domestic tourists are forecasted by PTDC. It manifests a lot of potential in the industry. According to WTTC, the tourism industry contributed 5.9 percent to national GDP creating 3.9 million jobs in 2019. If the tourism industry develops to the level of China, its contribution rate to GDP will increase by 5.1 percent to 11 percent and additional 2.37 million jobs will be created. CPEC has proven itself the Asian Giant. Along with other benefits, it will usher a new era of tourism. In the past, Pakistan did not attract too many international tourist arrivals. CPEC has changed the scenario. Pakistan received a 37 percent increase in tourism visa applications due to CPEC
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