{"id":377574,"date":"2023-12-30T01:33:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T20:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=377574"},"modified":"2023-12-30T01:33:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T20:33:41","slug":"unwto-recognizes-pakistan-as-top-tourist-destination-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/unwto-recognizes-pakistan-as-top-tourist-destination-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UNWTO Recognizes Pakistan as Top Tourist Destination in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Islamabad<br \/>\nThe United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s outstanding performance in tourism, marking a remarkable 92% recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2023.<br \/>\nThe country experienced a 115% surge in foreign tourist arrivals compared to the previous year, signaling a robust comeback post-Covid-19.<br \/>\nAttributing this success to concerted efforts in tourism promotion, Managing Director-PTDC Aftab Rana said that the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) last year actively engaged in six major global events such as World Travel Mart London, ITB Berlin, New York Travel and Adventure Show, Arabian Travel Mart Dubai, Seoul Travel Mart Korea and Travel Mart in Vietnam, fostering essential B2B connections with foreign tour operators.<br \/>\nA strategic online outreach, along with launching of the \u201cSalam Pakistan\u201d tourism brand in August 2023, contributed significantly to attracting a diverse range of visitors from across the globe.<br \/>\nHe highlighted the collaborative efforts of PTDC, provincial tourist departments and private sector operators, emphasizing the role of global events in expanding international partnerships.<br \/>\nMinister of State on Tourism, Wasi Shah, extended congratulations to the team of PTDC and industry partners, expressing optimism for a stronger performance in 2024 despite existing challenges.<br \/>\nWith the recovery reaching 115% and projections of international receipts reaching USD 1.3 billion by year-end, Pakistan stands as a beacon in tourism resurgence, showcasing its potential on the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s outstanding performance in tourism, marking a remarkable 92% recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. 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