It was soon after the World War II that the World recognized the tourism as an industry and a source of economic development. Today it is a major economic activity in many countries According to the UN, the number of international tourists was 750 million in 1997 . of them, 375000 (0.05) percent came to Pakistan.
In tourism, the goods sold are not taken away by the buyer. the scenic beauty, archaeological sites, historical monuments, national parts. provide momentary pleasure to tourists, who capture these things through their cameras and memories. The host country provides facilities such as transport, accommodation, food, medical facilities and security. Tourists pa for these facilities and add to the foreign exchange earnings of the country.
Types of Tourists:
There are two types of tourists, Foreign and Domestic.
A foreign tourist is one who visits Pakistan (but not for gainful employment) and who stays in the country for a period of not less than 24 hours but no more than 6 months. As a such, a foreign tourist would include someone who visits Pakistan to meet his or her relatives or friends, attends a seminar, cricket match or cultural event, visits a religious site or does some sightseeing. A record of foreign tourists is maintained through embarkation and disembarkation cards that have to be filled out at airports.
A domestic tourist is one who regardless of nationality visits a place other than his or her usual place of residence for a period of not less than 24 hours but no more than 90 days. An estimate of domestic tourist is made though the Survey of Domestic Tourism.
In tourism, the goods sold are not taken away by the buyer. the scenic beauty, archaeological sites, historical monuments, national parts. provide momentary pleasure to tourists, who capture these things through their cameras and memories. The host country provides facilities such as transport, accommodation, food, medical facilities and security. Tourists pa for these facilities and add to the foreign exchange earnings of the country.
Types of Tourists:
There are two types of tourists, Foreign and Domestic.
A foreign tourist is one who visits Pakistan (but not for gainful employment) and who stays in the country for a period of not less than 24 hours but no more than 6 months. As a such, a foreign tourist would include someone who visits Pakistan to meet his or her relatives or friends, attends a seminar, cricket match or cultural event, visits a religious site or does some sightseeing. A record of foreign tourists is maintained through embarkation and disembarkation cards that have to be filled out at airports.
A domestic tourist is one who regardless of nationality visits a place other than his or her usual place of residence for a period of not less than 24 hours but no more than 90 days. An estimate of domestic tourist is made though the Survey of Domestic Tourism.
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