Pakistan ranked as World's best holiday destination: Says Chinese media
ISLAMABAD, Dec. 17 (INP): Pakistan has been ranked No. 1 out of 20 best holiday destinations, says Chinese media quoting Conde Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine.
“Thwarted by tales of terrorism, Pakistan’s tourism industry has been stymied for the past two decades. But ancient valleys, relaxed visa restrictions and a high-profile royal visit means this remarkable country is finally getting the focus it deserves”, the report added, according to China's online media, the Gwadar Pro.
From the mighty stretches of the Karakoram in the North to the vast alluvial delta of the Indus River in the South, Pakistan remains a land of high adventure and nature.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the direct contribution of travel and tourism to Pakistan's GDP in 2016 was US$7.6 billion (PKR 793.0 billion), constituting 2.7% of the total GDP. By 2025, the government predicts tourism will contribute ?1 trillion (US$7.1 billion) to the Pakistani economy.
In a major step which was mentioned in Conde Nast traveler report also was Pakistan’s relaxed visa restrictions, Pakistan in a bid to boost tourism extended the visa-on-arrival facility to 50 countries and offered e-visa to citizens of 175 countries.
