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Tourism is the world's largest industry, with annual revenue of almost $500 billion. And it
is growing fast, with airline arrivals expected to double by 2010.
Leisure is estimated to account for 75 per cent of all international travel. The World Tourism
Organization (WTO) estimated there were nearly 900 million international tourist arrivals in
2007 from 846 million in 2006, an increase of about 6 per cent. This represents nearly 52 million
more arrivals than in 2006 and they are expected to reach 1.6 billion by 2020. Domestic tourism
(people going on holiday in their own country) is generally thought to be 4-5 times greater
than international arrivals. The international tourism receipts totaled US $ 733 billion in 2006.
Tourism is said to be the world’s largest employer. In 2001, the International Labour
Organisation (ILO) estimated that globally over 207 million jobs were directly or indirectly
employed in tourism.
According to the latest research by the industry’s World Travel and Tourism Council released in
2008, world travel and tourism is expected to generate close to US $ 8 trillion in 2008, rising
approximately US $ 15 trillion over the next 10 years. The long term forecasts by WTTC also
point to a steady phase of growth for world travel and tourism between 2009 and 2018 with an
average growth rate of 4.4 per cent per annum, supporting 297 million jobs and 10.5 per cent of
global GDP by 2018.
• For 83 per cent of countries in the world, tourism is one of the top five sources of foreign
exchange.
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• Caribbean countries derive half their GDP from tourism. (World Resources Institute)
Pakistan is gifted with one of the richest and unique collection of majestic and rugged mountains
on the earth with three spectacular mountain ranges; Karakoram, Hindu Kush and Himalayas
meeting in Pakistan. These ranges have 700 peaks above 6000 meters with as many as 160 peaks
rising above 7000 meters. These include five peaks out of the total fourteen peaks on earth, rising
above 8000 meters. Pakistan offers immense opportunities for nature and adventure tourism.
But through our research we found that we have not really captured the true essence of Pakistan
while projecting its image. Efforts on this angel have been very minimum.
From the chart given below, we can easily see that what attracts tourist to Pakistan is its people
and not the scenic beauty or the culture or mountains. Which is not a good sign for the country
because till how long the tourist will come because of the hospitality of the people, we must give
them something extra so that they can see what Pakistan is really about.
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The above chart shows that people, who do visit Pakistan, visit only the big cities like Karachi,
Lahore and Islamabad. Although it’s good for the business of these three cities but if the same
tourist visit places like northern areas etc then the people of these areas will be able to earn more
and the tourist will get to see the most amazing blend of culture and nature.
1.2.1.1 Strengths
Our nature, Culture and heritage are the most important strengths that should be used to attract
tourist towards Pakistan.
1.2.1.2 Weaknesses
1. Poor Infrastructure
2. Lack of public and political will
3. Lack of social awareness
4. Off let realization of the fact that tourism can also play a great role in the development.
5. Political games
6. Illiteracy
7. Belief that only agriculture can help people
8. Ecological disturbance
9. Improper tourism marketing
10. Lack of planning
11. Instability of the Government.
12. Less allocation for tourism infrastructure and technological backwardness
13. Attitude of people due to unawareness
14. Absence of people participation
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15. Absence of supporting industry, like food, transportation and cloths etc.
1.2.1.3 Threats
1. Negative perception of citizens of Pakistan about their own country
2. Negative perception of International community about Pakistan
3. Negative media hype
4. Sites known for cultural heritage; are not adequately protected and are
in danger of being systematically plundered. Environment and ecology
are at stake owing to lack of control and enforcement
1.2.1.4 Opportunities
1. In 2001 around 10 million Chinese traveled all over the world spending 20 billion US
dollars. What could have been our share had we captured only 5% of 20 billion US
dollars? By the year 2020 the number of Chinese travelers is expected to grow up to 100
million generating 200 billion US dollars. If we could target just 5% of that Chinese
market by 2020 it would mean 10 billion US dollars directly added to our economy from
one country only.
2. Promotion of heritage tourism. Our Buddhist heritage (the Gandhara art) is an avenue
where no wizardry is required. We only need to market our heritage sector properly to the
Far Eastern travelers as many Buddhist shrines and relics feature prominently in their
tours.
3. Mountain tourism
4. In archeology, we have our great Indus Valley Civilization. The excavations at Mehrgarh,
Moenjodaro and Harappa are unique experience for any traveler, a ‘Must Visit’ for a
tourist who wants to know the origin of humanity. The human teeth found at Mehrgarh,
drilled 7000 years ago by a dental surgeon; to relieve a person of the torture of pain is a
testimony to the innovation of early man in Mehrgarh (the starting point of Indus Valley
Civilisation) can also be an effective marketing tool to make people visit these places.
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1.2.2 GAP Analysis (where we are and what can be done)
We are facing a lot of problems due to terrorism and we have not really been able to promote our
country in a positive way so the fact is that we are no where as far as tourism industry is
concerned. Tourism statistics of the last decade show, our tourism is a market led industry and
not supply driven. This means Pakistan is not encouraging increasing number of tourists to visit
the land. Tourism has been misused and mismanaged over the last two decades. This has led to a
gradual decline with respect to the public and private sectors and has also contributed to tourism
not being taken seriously; except only those who are directly dependant on this sector for their
livelihoods.
But a lot can be done in this regard. The idea behind re-packaging the tourism industry is
intended to boost the country's tourism industry by popularizing Pakistan’s considerable natural
attractions. The plan also aims at drawing attention to Pakistan's urban attractions, and to focus
mainly on promoting culture and nature.
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2. Pr oject Brief
Tourism can be one of the main sources of generating revenue for the country. Previously steps
were taken to improve the situation but the situation has become worse now.
In Pakistan tourism has a huge growth potential with high returns and revenue for the investors.
Hotels and other tourism projects hold great promise and rewards for the investors
2.2.1 PAKISTAN
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3. Country of cultural diversity
2.4 Objective
• Our objective is to re-package the industry to gain maximum economic and other
benefits
• An investment that yields financial results
• To create the positive image of Pakistan
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• Ancient touch with modernism
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3. Designing of Icons
Our target market is inbound visitors so they are the real key stakeholders. We have to attract
their attention in a way that they come and visit Pakistan. The first step in this process is to have
something which would represent Pakistan to the outside world. Whenever we look at pyramids
they remind us of Egypt, and Great Wall of China represents China and so on. So the first step in
re-packaging the industry is to make some icons which can represent Pakistan to the outside
world.
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4. Consumer Resear ch
We focused on three areas while doing the research for our project. We visited National
Museum, researched Online and asked our friends through face book and verbally about their
opinion.
We got different replies and we concluded from the survey that nobody can actually relate just
one thing with Pakistan they have many ideas but it’s not limited to any one of the province.
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Following were some of the responses:
We have Reema, Resham and Saima...they all represent Pakistan and are the essence of it.
Maulvis, a beggar, zardari they represent Pakistan
Flag, chaand sitaara,
Suicide Bombers
-Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
-ImranKhan
- Wasim Akram & Waqar
Khyber pass, Minar-e-pakistan, Quaid's Mausoleum
Shah Faisal Mosque as it is the biggest in South Asia and is very beautiful,
Quite important for tourism industry
as it is located in the capital
Also when u see maps of different countries you see Shah Faisal Mosque for Pakistan’s
picture. So I don’t know...this seems the best because we don’t have Buckingham palace,
River Thames, London Eye, Niagara falls, Pentagon, Eiffel tower, etc. etc. that are
internationally recognized!!
K2 (the twin peaks)
The survey supported our view that there is no single thing that can represent Pakistan and we
also found that people have very many negative feelings about Pakistan due to increasing
terrorism.
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5. Resear ch Brief
During the entire procedure of revamping the tourism industry of Pakistan, both the formal and
informal survey and research were the part of our project. It started from the very initial stage
when we came up with this idea.
Our first concern was to know that WHY somebody will come to Pakistan, what attracts the
tourist that brings them to Pakistan and what can we do to retain them and attract the new ones.
We asked many people among our friends and family. We posted a survey question on FACE
BOOK to get more and more replies about this particular question that what can attract tourist?
We also visited National Museum, where we were in a search of that icon that represents the
entire Pakistan and can remind the tourists of their visits and tours in Pakistan. That can remain
with them for the entire life that will never let them forget their pleasant experiences.
Our main focus, during the entire procedure was on the nature and culture, so we conducted
secondary data research. This helped us in collecting all the relevant information about the places
that attract the tourist either due to the reason of its beauty of nature, rich culture or the food. As
we decided to include the top 10 destinations of Pakistan, we conducted a research based on
secondary data.
During this stage we also wanted to highlight the competitive edge of each of our province and
the places that are of the utmost importance.
We also conducted a small survey with people, to know what association do they have with
Pakistan. What places will they like to visit during their Pakistan tour, and what are those things
that they think unite the diversified culture of Pakistan.
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This entire research was based on the idea that we have launch something that have never been
considered as the icon of Pakistan and people never realized its value that they can relate to it.
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