As World Tourism Day (WTD) takes place each year on September 27 under the aegis of UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for highlighting its cultural, social, political, and economic values, in this connection, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation arranged a seminar on the theme ‘Tourism and Jobs: A better future for all’ here at Postal College Auditorium.

The objective of the seminar was to emphasise the role of tourism in job creation, social inclusion and poverty alleviation all over the world where experts shared their views. To mark the day PTDC also arranged recreational activities such as Rock Climbing Competition, a Cycling Rally & Walk, Tourism Gala at F9 Park and a City Bus tour of SOS village children in Islamabad to highlight importance of tourism and raise awareness about sustainable tourism in the country.

The seminar was attended by a large number of professionals from tourism sector, tour operators, travel agents, stakeholders and officers of public sector organizations connected with tourism promotion.

Managing Director, PTDC Syed Intikhab Alam in his opening remarks highlighted the role of tourism in job creation as it holds 10% share of the total jobs in the global economy.

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