The theme of this 12 months given by the UNWTO (United Nation World Tourism Organisation) was ‘Sustainable Tourism’. A lot of individuals from totally different walks of life attended the seminar and an exhibition ‘Discover Punjab’ at Alhamra Arts Gallery. Training Minister Rana Mashood, Advisor to CM for Tourism Rai Haider Ali Khan, TDCP MD Ahmer Mallick, journalist Sohail Warraich, WCLA DG Kamran Lashari addressed the seminar.
Minister for schooling, Rana Mashood mentioned, “God has given the whole lot to Pakistan and if we mentioned the Pakistan is the heaven of tourism, it’s not unsuitable. The TDCP not too long ago upgraded its Patriata chairlift and cable automotive for the protection and facility of the vacationers. TDCP Cholistan rally ‘Pakistan largest Motor sports activities occasion’ grew to become widespread amongst nationwide and worldwide vacationers and has turn out to be everlasting characteristic of the TDCP occasions,” he mentioned.
Sohail Warraich mentioned “Lahore is a hub of cultural actions. The fault shouldn’t be within the authorities it’s in our selves. How many people have tried to go to the tomb of Mughal Empress Nur Jahan and examine her whole historical past. How many individuals have provided ‘Fateha’ at her graveyard and launched her as a feminine icon.
“On the World Tourism Day, allow us to make a dedication to selling our native tourism and our actual heroes as a imply of enhancing the picture of Pakistan and core values of peace, concord and tolerance which are defining traits of a society,” he mentioned.
Kamran Lashari mentioned, “Tourism promotes tender picture of a rustic at worldwide degree and places it on the trail of progress and growth subsequently Punjab Authorities is taking efficient measures to strengthen the tourism trade. Higher picture of Pakistan can solely be introduced by sports activities and cultural methods. Our younger era shouldn’t be conscious of historic tradition, heritage and spiritual variety,” Lashari mentioned.
The photograph exhibition was inaugurated by Rana Mashood through which greater than 100 photos have been placed on show by rising and prime artists. Within the gallery all areas Northern, Central and South Punjab had been lined with stunning landscapes, lakes, road life, village life, historic monuments of Punjab together with Mughal, Sikh, Colonial and trendy architectures.
Individually, Walled Metropolis of Lahore Authority in collaboration with Motorcyclists Affiliation of Punjab took out a rally to have fun World Tourism Day. 70 bikers participated on this rally. The rally began from cavalry floor and ended at Huzoori Bagh, Lahore fort.
Bike rider Saniasi Baba mentioned, “Pakistan is a fantastic nation and it’s our responsibility to guard and market it. All of us have gathered to Walled metropolis on bikes to have fun today and promote a message of peace throughout the globe,” he mentioned.
Deputy Director (WCLA) Tania Qureshi mentioned, “Walled Metropolis of Lahore is attempting its finest to protect the heritage and promote sustainable tourism. For this mission we’re collaborating with totally different personal teams. We’ll quickly be launching information excursions with new sights and pursuits for vacationers,” Tania mentioned,
