ISLAMABAD:Minister of State for Tourism Wasi Shah on Wednesday said that the government has planned to establish training schools for mountaineers in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
Talking to a Private news channel, the minister said that the government was taking significant steps to enhance foreign investment in the tourism industry.
He said that our country has seen an increase in the number of foreign tourists during the last few years and it is high time that we tap into this opportunity and provide them updated facilities like ‘theme parks’.
‘Theme parks’ attraction industry will be an important hub for Pakistan’s tourism industry, he added.
“The private sector can help the government to achieve its goals for the tourism industry and we are more than happy to help and generate huge revenue for the government,” he said.
Replying to a question, the minister expressed his commitment to preserving Pakistan’s cultural heritage and natural beauty, adding, that we will introduce new strategies for sustainable tourism practices which will discussed to ensure the long-term protection of these treasures.
To another question, the minister said that to secure coverage for a mountaineering trip we have also planned a travel insurance policy with adventure sports coverage which will be available for mountain climbing, adding, training schools and insurance policy will protect the rights of mountaineers in future.