Pakistan ranks 122 out of 140 countries in Travel, Tourism Competitiveness

[ALOK31]

Even as news reports of bomb blasts, street violence, flailing airlines and crumbling tourist spots keep trickling onto front pages, the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTC1) 2013 report released on Thursday revealed that Pakistan had improved by three ranking points, up from 125 in 2011 to 122 in 2013.
Pakistan landed between Cameroon (121) and Bangladesh (123) in the overall world ranking, while neighbouring India ranked 65 on the competitiveness table.
In the regional Asia Pacific rankings, Pakistan came in at 24, in between Tajikistan (23) and Bangladesh (25).
The ranking are divided into three sub indexes, where Pakistan ranked 131 on the travel and tourism regulatory framework, 104 on the business environment and infrastructure, and 116 on travel and tourism human, cultural and natural resources.
The index was compiled by taking 14 statistically significant indicators into account including, policy rules and regulations, environmental sustainability, safety and security, health and hygiene, prioritisation of travel and tourism, airport transport infrastructure, ground transport and infrastructure, tourism infrastructure, ICT infrastructure, price competitiveness in the travel and tourism industry, human resources, affinity for travel and tourism, natural resources and cultural resources.
Improvement
According to the report, Pakistan showed improvements in the areas of human resources, where the indices on education and training have improved to the rank of 125 in 2013 as compared to 134 in 2011.
Similarly, availability of qualified labor showed an improvement, rising to 79 in 2013 as compared to 100 in 2011 — an indication of a return of skilled labour force from the middle east and other countries.
Decline
Among the areas where Pakistan showed poor performance are policy rules and regulations, dropping from a ranking of 106 in 2011 to 120 this year. Pakistan also fell in prioritising of travel and tourism, which secured a rank of 131 in 2013 as compared to 121 in 2011.
Out of all the economies on the TTCI, the list was topped by Switzerland, while Haiti finished last.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/517113/...in-travel-and-tourism-competitiveness-report/

 

[T90TankGuy]

Buddy i dont think we are allowed to open threads on pakistan .

 

[Shardul.....the lion]

India should atleast try to break in top 20-25 to establish major tourism industry

 

[KRAIT]

India should atleast try to break in top 20-25 to establish major tourism industry

For that we need a dedicated program. Like the Visa on Arrival for European nations and others.

More emphasis on Medical Tourism. That is a lucrative program.

Buddy i dont think we are allowed to open threads on pakistan .

Start a thread on Indian tourism.

 

[American Pakistani]

Before 2000(even before 2005) Pakistan attracts much more tourists, unfortunate war has destroyed Pakistan's tourism industry.

This country deserve much more tourists.

 

[American Pakistani]

contd from above

 

[Edevelop]

B.S rankings.

 

[Ayush]

doesnt change the fact that both the nations need to do a lot on this front.

 

[Xracer]

doesnt change the fact that both the nations need to do a lot on this front.

Right Both needs to Work Hard but we need to be Peace full toooo without peace its impossible

 

[Phoenix89]

We should worry about where India Ranks in the List, i often see people looking at foreigners like they are aliens, irritates me a lot...Still indian auto rikhsaw/retail wala's have mindset of charging them more because they are not aware of actual price.
Hopefully this will change, in any case i see lot of foreigners in my city.

 

[INDIAISM]

For that we need a dedicated program. Like the Visa on Arrival for European nations and others.

More emphasis on Medical Tourism. That is a lucrative program.


Start a thread on Indian tourism.

Sir don't forget Education Tourism....We realy need to invest alot in education tourism also....

 

[haviZsultan]

I am glad that most Pakistanis here are adamant that there is no problem in Pakistan for the promotion in tourism. The thing is we indeed have a great number of places that can be visited within Pakistan that are extremely beautiful. However the issue is not just having places that soothe the senses.

Security and proper protection of these cultural heritage sites.

These are issues that limit our ability to ensure tourists visit continually:

1) Terrorism and the law and order situation. This is one of the main issues that ensures tourists do not flock to the country.
2) Economy and corruption and our reputation being "not very good"

We must improve our reputation and better our position in the world today. First step to tourism is an end to violence and terrorism in Pakistan. It is an utter necessity that we do this and it will not only bring in foreigners but overseas Pakistanis as well.

 

[Koovie]

We should worry about where India Ranks in the List, i often see people looking at foreigners like they are aliens, irritates me a lot...Still indian auto rikhsaw/retail wala's have mindset of charging them more because they are not aware of actual price.
Hopefully this will change, in any case i see lot of foreigners in my city.

We are on the 11th rank in the A-P region and oon 65 overall. 3 places better than last year.
The +100 billion USD in infrastructure in the coming years will improve the tourism sector as well.

 

[KRAIT]

Sir don't forget Education Tourism....We realy need to invest alot in education tourism also....

We have 10,000 Iranian Students studying in India,
@Soheil If any friend or known person of yours is planning to come to India for studies, let me know.

 

[SOHEIL]

We have 10,000 Iranian Students studying in India,
@Soheil If any friend or known person of yours is planning to come to India for studies, let me know.

thanks ...