NEW YORK: Pakistan’s pavilion was inaugurated at New York’s famed ‘Travel and Adventure Show’, showcasing the nation’s diverse tourism potential.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan performed the inauguration by cutting the ribbon in the presence of a 60-member delegation, including representatives of Pakistan Tourism Development Cooperation, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and 24 private sector companies.
The Travel and Adventure Show will feature live performances by artisans specializing in lacquer woodwork and traditional doll making.
Pakistan Pavilion received the “Best In-Show International Tourism Development” award from the organizers of the event the previous year.
In his message, Minister of State for Tourism and Chairman PTDC Wasi Shah congratulated the team for making the arrangements for setting up the Pakistan Pavilion in the international travel fair.
He hoped that all these effects will greatly contribute to attract more foreign visitors to Pakistan.
At the inauguration ceremony, Ambassador Masood Khan highlighted the huge potential for tourism in Pakistan.
He said Pakistan is home to ancient and modern civilizations and has the most beautiful touristic sites including picturesque snow-capped peaks, untouched coastal areas, vast deserts, and a rich cultural heritage all making the country as one of the top travel destinations in the world.
He said members of the Pakistani community should boost tourism in their motherland by investing in this potentially lucrative sector.
The Travel and Adventure Show is an ideal platform for interaction with visitors to top international and domestic travel destinations, tour operators, cruise lines, and travel providers.
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