Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam announced that the government is actively working to elevate the country’s tourism contribution to GDP from nearly 3 percent to 6-7 percent, according to official statements released during an industry event in Dhaka. Achieving this economic target requires synchronized efforts across travel, tourism, aviation, and hospitality sectors to meet international standards under the guidance of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Government Strategy and Economic Targets for Tourism
The national economy relies heavily on expansion within the service sector, where current tourism revenues hover around 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. Speaking at the launch of the Travel and Tourism Development Center at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka, the minister emphasized that individual sectors can no longer operate in silos.
By establishing the Travel and Tourism Development Center, policymakers intend to create a centralized medium for joint collaboration among industry leaders, tour operators, and transport providers.
Private Sector Integration and Policy Support
Sustainable industry development depends heavily on active participation from private business leaders, according to statements made at the Dhaka summit. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam assured attendees that state apparatuses remain fully prepared to deliver essential policy support and administrative assistance to private entities investing in quality infrastructure.
Industry leaders, stakeholders, and invited guests convened at the capital’s Hotel InterContinental to review the framework for public-private partnerships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the government’s target for tourism’s contribution to GDP?
According to Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam, the government aims to raise the tourism sector’s contribution to GDP from nearly 3 percent to 6-7 percent.
Which four sectors are called upon to work together?
The minister urged the travel, tourism, aviation, and hospitality sectors to collaborate in an integrated manner to achieve international standards.
Where was the Travel and Tourism Development Center launched?
The launching ceremony took place at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka on a Saturday afternoon.
What role does the private sector play in this initiative?
Private sector stakeholders are expected to play an active and coordinated role in sustainable industry development, backed by government policy support and assistance.
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