Promotion of tourism sector

Tourism is a sector replete with vast prospects, but those could not be explored yet

A divisional level workshop titled "Mass-Awareness Related Programme on Tourism Affairs" in Rajshahi on Tuesday observed that substantial and sustainable promotion of tourism sector through the best uses of its existing potentiality can be the vital means of infusing dynamism into regional economy, according to a report in this newspaper on Wednesday.
There are immense potentials for promotion of tourism in the country but  there is a kind of apathy about tourism here. Both government and the private sector are equally responsible for this. 
 What mainly ails this sector is the absence of marketing.  There should be a vigorous marketing for upholding the glowing aspects of this sector, which is not being done. Tourism is a sector replete with vast prospects, but those could not be explored yet. We have the longest sea beach in the world. The vast and vibrant Inani sea beach and Moheshkhali sea beach attract scores of local and foreign tourists every year. Kuakata sea beach also soothes the eyes of the onlookers. But since residential hotels, motels and rest houses have not been set up there like those in Cox’s Bazar, tourists going there cannot stay there at night. They have to leave the place before sunset. There are also security reasons.  
  Natural tourism can contribute immensely to the national economy if necessary steps are taken in this regard. Sunderbans, the biggest mangrove forest in the world, is an ideal place for eco tourism. Royal Bengal Tiger, the majestic animal, is one of the resources of the forest that the country can take pride in. Hundreds of people, including many foreigners, enjoy the beauty of this vast forest. But it is unfortunate that the resources of this forest are depleting fast due to lack of care and attention. Forest bandits are ravaging the forest. There are places of historical importance, ancient temples and monasteries that can be the subject of cultural tourism. 
   Many historical sites and structures are on the verge of ruination due to lack of repair and renovation. If these are renovated, cultural tourism will receive a big boost. Local and foreign entrepreneurs may feel encouraged to invest in this sector. There are entrepreneurs who can establish hotels, restaurants and rest houses in remote areas to promote tourism. This will contribute GDP growth on the one hand, and create employment opportunity on the other. All stakeholders should come forward to promote tourism in the country.   

 

Promotion of tourism sector

Tourism is a sector replete with vast prospects, but those could not be explored yet

A divisional level workshop titled Mass-Awareness Related Programme on Tourism Affairs in Rajshahi on Tuesday observed that substantial and sustainable promotion of tourism sector through the best uses of its existing potentiality can be the vital means of infusing dynamism into regional economy, according to a report in this newspaper on Wednesday. There are immense potentials for promotion of tourism in the country but there is a kind of apathy about tourism here. Both government and the private sector are equally responsible for this. What mainly ails this sector is the absence of marketing. There should be a vigorous marketing for upholding the glowing aspects of this sector, which is not being done. Tourism is a sector replete with vast prospects, but those could not be explored yet. We have the longest sea beach in the world. The vast and vibrant Inani sea beach and Moheshkhali sea beach attract scores of local and foreign tourists every year. Kuakata sea beach also soothes the eyes of the onlookers. But since residential hotels, motels and rest houses have not been set up there like those in Coxs Bazar, tourists going there cannot stay there at night. They have to leave the place before sunset. There are also security reasons. Natural tourism can contribute immensely to the national economy if necessary steps are taken in this regard. Sunderbans, the biggest mangrove forest in the world, is an ideal place for eco tourism. Royal Bengal Tiger, the majestic animal, is one of the resources of the forest that the country can take pride in. Hundreds of people, including many foreigners, enjoy the beauty of this vast forest. But it is unfortunate that the resources of this forest are depleting fast due to lack of care and attention. Forest bandits are ravaging the forest. There are places of historical importance, ancient temples and monasteries that can be the subject of cultural tourism. Many historical sites and structures are on the verge of ruination due to lack of repair and renovation. If these are renovated, cultural tourism will receive a big boost. Local and foreign entrepreneurs may feel encouraged to invest in this sector. There are entrepreneurs who can establish hotels, restaurants and rest houses in remote areas to promote tourism. This will contribute GDP growth on the one hand, and create employment opportunity on the other. All stakeholders should come forward to promote tourism in the country.