The World Tourism Day was observed on Friday with the call for promoting the tourism sector by flourishing it in many areas of the region as its prospects are very bright here.
To mark the day, the district administration and Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation jointly held a brief meeting on the collectorate building premises followed by a rally.
The UN has declared 2024's World Tourism Day with the focus on "Tourism and Peace," highlighting the connection between tourism and global peace.
It also highlights the importance of promoting sustainable tourism and understanding other cultures.
Deputy Commissioner-in-Charge Asim Kumar Sarker addressed the meeting as the chief guest highlighting the significance of the day, while Additional Superintendent of Police Helena Akter spoke as special guest with Parjatan Motel Manager Motaher Hossain in the chair.
Asim Kumar Sarker said internal tourists can be the big source of revitalizing the tourism sector in the post-Covid-19 time. So, there is now way but to reach the Bangladesh Tourism Board activities to the marginal level.
He told the meeting that formulation work of a 20-year master plan has started for the development of the country's tourism sector. Upon successful implementation of the plan a great achievement will come in the sector, he added.
Asim Sarker said an investment-friendly atmosphere is needed for successful promotion of tourism in addition to improving communication and services along with need-based infrastructural development.
Arrival method of the tourists needs to be easy for the sector. Tourism is now not only tourism but also a big scope of employment generation.
If tourism flourishes, employment will be generated in all the districts equally. The master plan should be formulated taking all the issues into consideration.
