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

[darkinsky]

we do not want to spoil our natural beauty with the dirty foreign tourists

 

[Wright]

we do not want to spoil our natural beauty with the dirty foreign tourists

Exactly, and you are doing a fine job keeping them out.

Some nations dont need to rely on tourism for economic prosperity. Nation without resources like Turkey or France may need it more.

 

[aks18]

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.

security is not a major issue if govt is willing to give it ... just increase the security in Koshitan , Kaghan Valley and Gilgit Baltistan Swat Valley few areas of interuor sindh and balochistan , i bet tourism will flourish at rapid speed i have been to all these places havent seen security personals any where except few check posts after every district ... Gilgit Baltistan is Land of Natural Wonders we need to promote it more people looks for nepal for himalayas while we have more to offer to the mountain lovers cz we have 4 mighty mountain ranges originates from Pakistan ,, Himalayas , Karakoram , Hindukush and Pamir Mountain range and we have highest concentration of 5 mile high mountains in Pakistan ,,, Geologists Call Pakistan museum of Mountain World .

just a little comparison and growth of tourism graph in both countries

 

[Argus Panoptes]

Pakistan is number 5 on this list:

10 Of The Least Tourist-Friendly Nations On Earth (PHOTOS)

10 Of The Least Tourist-Friendly Nations On Earth

Just because a destination is compelling or popular doesn't make it tourist friendly. A geological feature, an abandoned castle or a wildlife refuge can put a region or a country on the map, but it won't criss-cross that map with the roads needed to get visitors from Hotel A to Lookout B and it can't guarantee that locals will be friendly to foreigners. A new study from the World Economic Forum shows that many countries don't have what athletic coaches often refer to as "intangibles," the hard to measure stuff that makes up the space between mediocre and great.

The WEF'sTravel and Tourism Report tosses around a lot of numbers as it tries to rank the success of the tourist industry in every nation on Earth, but the numbers that prove most interesting are the measures of "Affinity for Travel and Tourism," which chart various peoples' attitudes toward foreigners within the context of tourism's economic impact on their countries. By leveling the playing ground -- the "affinity" score doesn't take into account whether there is anything in a country actually worth visiting -- the report gives a rare view into which countries actually care about the tourists they attract.

And the countries that rank at the bottom for "Affinity" aren't all war torn or sub-Saharan. A Caribbean beach destination and a European power are among the 20 worst performers. China, meanwhile, came in with the 11th worst score overall, narrowly beating out Chad in the service department.

What does this mean for travelers? Visitors to the ten countries listed below--which ranked among the worst--may see beautiful sites, experience lovely weather and have a great time, but if they don't their complaints may fall on deaf ears.

10) Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has been a war zone for some time and is probably best known as a source of "blood diamonds." The capital, Freetown, has come up in the world but it hasn't brought the rest of the country along.

9) Kuwait
This rich Middle Easter country has plenty of sun but few welcome mats.

8) Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a beautiful country and its presence on the list is slightly baffling, considering the locals are very friendly. Still, infrastructure could be better.

7) Chad
Chad has few roads and few peaceful areas. Not the kind of place you want to be.

6) Haiti
Haiti is possessing of all manner of charms and every conceivable manner of problem.

5) Pakistan
Not the most welcoming place for westerners. Ixnay on the beachwear.

4) Algeria
Algeria is a beautiful country, but the Arab Spring hasn't made it safer for the European tourists who used to come here.

3) Russia
Mother Russia is the go to destination for lovers of bureaucracy, paperwork and transportation boondoggles.

2) Bolivia
Bolivia made the list despite boasting some genuinely striking attractions, including the Salar de Uyuni salt flats and the Atacama Desert.

1) Venezuela
Chavez is dead but the anti-Western sentiment lives on. It may have the highest waterfalls on Earth, but it doesn't have much of an eco-tourism industry. Pity really.

 

[Fireurimagination]

To improve on tourist number both India and Pakistan will have to improve their images

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

Pakistan is number 5 on this list:

10 Of The Least Tourist-Friendly Nations On Earth (PHOTOS)

10 Of The Least Tourist-Friendly Nations On Earth

Just because a destination is compelling or popular doesn't make it tourist friendly. A geological feature, an abandoned castle or a wildlife refuge can put a region or a country on the map, but it won't criss-cross that map with the roads needed to get visitors from Hotel A to Lookout B and it can't guarantee that locals will be friendly to foreigners. A new study from the World Economic Forum shows that many countries don't have what athletic coaches often refer to as "intangibles," the hard to measure stuff that makes up the space between mediocre and great.

The WEF'sTravel and Tourism Report tosses around a lot of numbers as it tries to rank the success of the tourist industry in every nation on Earth, but the numbers that prove most interesting are the measures of "Affinity for Travel and Tourism," which chart various peoples' attitudes toward foreigners within the context of tourism's economic impact on their countries. By leveling the playing ground -- the "affinity" score doesn't take into account whether there is anything in a country actually worth visiting -- the report gives a rare view into which countries actually care about the tourists they attract.

And the countries that rank at the bottom for "Affinity" aren't all war torn or sub-Saharan. A Caribbean beach destination and a European power are among the 20 worst performers. China, meanwhile, came in with the 11th worst score overall, narrowly beating out Chad in the service department.

What does this mean for travelers? Visitors to the ten countries listed below--which ranked among the worst--may see beautiful sites, experience lovely weather and have a great time, but if they don't their complaints may fall on deaf ears.

10) Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has been a war zone for some time and is probably best known as a source of "blood diamonds." The capital, Freetown, has come up in the world but it hasn't brought the rest of the country along.

9) Kuwait
This rich Middle Easter country has plenty of sun but few welcome mats.

8) Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a beautiful country and its presence on the list is slightly baffling, considering the locals are very friendly. Still, infrastructure could be better.

7) Chad
Chad has few roads and few peaceful areas. Not the kind of place you want to be.

6) Haiti
Haiti is possessing of all manner of charms and every conceivable manner of problem.

5) Pakistan
Not the most welcoming place for westerners. Ixnay on the beachwear.

4) Algeria
Algeria is a beautiful country, but the Arab Spring hasn't made it safer for the European tourists who used to come here.

3) Russia
Mother Russia is the go to destination for lovers of bureaucracy, paperwork and transportation boondoggles.

2) Bolivia
Bolivia made the list despite boasting some genuinely striking attractions, including the Salar de Uyuni salt flats and the Atacama Desert.

1) Venezuela
Chavez is dead but the anti-Western sentiment lives on. It may have the highest waterfalls on Earth, but it doesn't have much of an eco-tourism industry. Pity really.

Surprised India is not in this list

 

[Argus Panoptes]

Surprised India is not in this list

Could it be because according to the criteria, it actually tries to care about the tourists it attracts?

..............the numbers that prove most interesting are the measures of "Affinity for Travel and Tourism," which chart various peoples' attitudes toward foreigners within the context of tourism's economic impact on their countries. By leveling the playing ground -- the "affinity" score doesn't take into account whether there is anything in a country actually worth visiting -- the report gives a rare view into which countries actually care about the tourists they attract.

 

[AyanRay]

If I am not wrong goa attracts more foreign tourists than the rest of india combined.