Tourism has emerged as a cornerstone for economic vitality, job creation, and sustainable growth across the Islamic world. High-level delegates, trade leaders, and industry experts recently gathered in Karachi for the Sustainable Tourism Forum & Expo to map out a forward-looking vision for international travel.
Forum Overview & Key Speakers
Organised by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the forum brought together influential figures to discuss sustainable tourism frameworks.
| Key Participant | Role / Organisation | Core Focus & Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Atif Ikram Sheikh | President, FPCCI | Tourism as a strategic engine for jobs, investment, and cultural exchange |
| Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh | Federal Minister | Promoting sustainable travel and infrastructure development across OIC nations |
| Youssef Khalawi | Secretary General, ICCD | Strengthening intra-Islamic tourism trade and regional collaboration |
Key Takeaways from the Sustainable Tourism Forum
1. Tourism as an Economic Engine
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh highlighted that modern tourism is no longer merely a leisure sector—it is a vital strategic pillar for national growth. By developing robust travel infrastructure, nations can generate widespread employment, attract foreign direct investment, and foster deep international cultural connections.
2. Unlocking Independent Travel: Industry Perspective
In light of the forum’s outcomes, the CEO of Travel & Culture Services emphasized that while international forums provide great momentum, Pakistan must take active, practical steps to realize its full potential. The government needs to give tourism significantly more strategic focus, with a priority on normalizing the security situation so that international tourists can explore Pakistan independently and with complete peace of mind.
3. Sustainable Growth & Regional Partnerships
The ICCD Sustainable Tourism Forum & Expo successfully concluded after high-level negotiations, paving the way for sustainable hospitality practices, eco-tourism initiatives, and streamlined travel procedures across participating member countries.
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Összefoglaló magyarul (Summary in Hungarian)
A Pakisztáni Kereskedelmi és Iparkamarák Szövetsége (FPCCI) és az Iszlám Kereskedelmi és Fejlesztési Kamara (ICCD) karacsi fenntartható turisztikai fórumán a turizmust a munkahelyteremtés és a gazdasági növekedés stratégiai motorjaként határozták meg. A Travel & Culture Services vezérigazgatója kiemelte, hogy Pakisztánnak még nagyobb figyelmet kell fordítania a turizmus fejlesztésére és a biztonsági helyzet további normalizálására, hogy a nemzetközi utazók teljesen önállóan és biztonságosan fedezhessék fel az országot. Fedezze fel utazási ajánlatainkat a travel-culture.com weboldalon.
