Press Release – Pakistan Travel Mart

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Antiquities, Government of Sindh has decided

to participate in Pakistan Travel Mart to promote the rich culture and heritage of
Sindh. Pakistan Travel Mart is a leading international travel and tourism expo to
be held from 24th-26th November 2017 at Expo Center Karachi. Mr. Syed Sardar
Ali Shah, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Antiquities, Government of Sindh
announced this in a press conference this along-with organizers of Pakistan
travel Mart; Mr. Mohammad Rafiq Khan and Mr. Syed Mohammad Ali Hamdani.

International exhibitors, leading airlines, travel agencies, Hajj & Umrah

operators, hotels, tour operators, technology partners, diplomatic missions and
Pakistan’s provinces shall participate in Pakistan Travel Mart.

Sindh is home to ancient civilizations with a very diverse and rich culture. There
is an abundance of historic sites and Sufi shrines. Sindh has immense tourism
potential and Government of Sindh is taking substantial steps to capitalize on
this potential. Renovation work is underway at Mohenjo-Daro and various other
tourist sites are being upgraded and promoted to attract tourists. Travel expos
are established platforms worldwide to promote tourism interact with local and
international travel companies and spread awareness. Ministry of Tourism,
Culture and Antiquities, Government of Sindh shall have a very strong presence
at Pakistan Travel Mart showcasing the culture and tourism potential of Sindh.

Pakistan Travel Mart shall promote the enormous tourism potential of Pakistan
and attract international tourism into Pakistan. Pakistan Travel Mart shall
integrate, consolidate and globalize Pakistan’s travel industry by providing a
platform to all the stakeholders.

Various renowned international travel and tourism companies have also been
invited to exhibit at Pakistan Travel Mart. International travel companies have
shown their immense interest to exhibit at Pakistan Travel Mart and explore
business opportunities in Pakistan’s travel and tourism industry.

Pakistan’s business community, through FPCCI, has also been taken onboard for
Pakistan Travel Mart in order to attract more local investment in travel and
tourism sector. International business chambers and groups have also been
approached so that foreign investment can be solicited into Pakistan’s travel and
tourism industry.

We strongly believe that Pakistan has a very bright economic future especially
because of China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Pakistan’s tourism potential is
already globally acknowledged. Tourism can contribute a lot to further
strengthen Pakistan’s economy and improve its international image. Pakistan
Travel Mart is the biggest step towards achieving that objective.

We urge everyone to join hands and participate in Pakistan Travel Mart