My fellow tourism workers and stakeholders in the industry, today we join the world in celebrating World Tourism Day. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the global community of tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value and the contribution the sector can make in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. Mr. Faisal Khan General Manager Hotel Mehran said that The tourism industry has been changing globally, with technology being a driving force in knowledge and innovation. Technology is changing the way in which business models were being conducted and changing the way in which we understand things. Therefore, we have…
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On behalf of Executive Committee and Members of Pakistan Hotels Association (PHA), I would like to congratulate Pakistan’s hospitality, tourism and travel trade for its revival specially on this year’s World Tourism Day, globally celebrated each year on 27th September by the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as World Tourism Day 2020 also highlights the important role tourism plays in preserving and promoting culture and heritage all around the world. PHA has proven its vital role and is further endeavoring to promote tourism and bring collaboration amongst its members all over Pakistan. NWTO has designated Year 2020 as the Year…
To create global awareness about the impact of tourism and its impact on society in various fields, The World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27th annually. This year, the Day’s theme is “Tourism and Rural Development”. Before coronavirus,Travel and tourism industry was a booming industry of annual business of 1.6 trillion dollar. The industry was evolving at a rapid rate creating more job opportunities for the youth. Research suggests that every one out of 10 jobs in the world was backed up by travel and tourism. There was a time in Pakistan when each sector of our tourist industry…
Tourism has been among the hardest hit of all major economic sectors due to Covid-19. The statistics are phenomenal. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council more than 197 million jobs could be lost globally if barriers to global travel, such as blanket anti-travel advisories and quarantine measures, remain in place. Meanwhile, IATA says that the ‘worst may be yet to come’, with between 6-7 million jobs supported by aviation are at risk. Celebrating of The World Tourism Day is a wise and brave decision by UNWTO in these circumstances. This year, the Day’s theme, “Tourism and Rural Development”…
To create the global awareness about the importance of the world’s fastest growing industry, tourism and its longer lasting impacts on the society in various filed, the world tourism day is celebrated every year on September 27, we do here in Pakistan also celebrate the day. This year, the Day’s theme is “Tourism and Rural Development”. Unlike previous years, this year World Tourism Day is being celebrated in a very difficult circumstance due to crippling impact of Covid-19 on tourism industry worldwide. According to latest report, the massive drop in travel demand over the first half of 2020 translated into…
On the 27th of September every year since 1980, United Nations World Tourism Organization celebrates the World Tourism day. On this date in 1970, the statutes of UNWTO were chosen and hence it is a special day indeed. The prime aim of the day is to bring about awareness amongst people regarding the value of tourism in any place. This year, the Day’s theme is “Tourism and Rural Development”. Firstly, let me appreciate and support Holiday weekly here for proactively working and projecting Pakistan with all its positivity in this difficult time and for bringing out Special report on World…
ISLAMABAD: Seen here in the picture, Honorable President Islamic Republic of Pakistan Arif Alvi conferring the FPCCI achievement award on Mr. Zubair Baweja, Vice President FPCCI, Managing Director Regent Plaza Hotel, and Chairman Pakistan Hotels Association for his meritorious services to the business community of Pakistan. Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Adviser to PM on Finance and Revenue, and Muhammad Hammad Azhar, Federal minister of industries are also seen in the picture. The award ceremony was held at t Aiwan- e- Sadar Islamabad.
DUBAI: The coronavirus outbreak has affected every sector across the globe, but the hotel industry is among the hardest hit. Five of the world’s largest hotel chains lost a whopping $25.2 billion in market cap amid the Coronavirus pandemic, according to an expert. Although hotels implemented increased safety and sanitation measures and cautiously reopened for the summer travel season, recovery to pre-Covid-19 levels could take years. According to data presented by StockApps.com, the combined market capitalization of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Choice Hotels International, Marriott International, Intercontinental Hotels Group, and Hilton Worldwide Holdings, as the five largest hotel chains in…
It is a matter of great pleasure that Pakistan is joining hands with the rest of the world to celebrate the World Tourism Day. The day is celebrated every year under the patronage of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), to foster awareness in the international community regarding the impact of tourism on society, culture and economic growth of a country. This year, the theme is “Tourism and Rural Development”. For a country like Pakistan where majority of the population ill is still living in rural areas, tourism can have a significant contribution in socio-economic development. The sector is…
Today, we are celebrating the World Tourism Day as a country that hosts some of the world’s most iconic vistas and fascinating cultures. This day is celebrated every year by all member states of the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization. Pakistan always joins hand with the world community to celebrate the day with zeal and fervour. The theme of this year is ‘Tourism and Rural Development’. The tourism sector provides impetus to economic development in rural areas, which is in dire need of economic activities. Tourism not only helps in empowerment of rural communities by generating employment and boosting trade,…