The tourism industry contributed 5.9% to Pakistan’s GDP in 2019, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), employing 3.9 million people. Experts estimate that if Pakistan’s tourist industry grows to the same level as China’s, the country’s GDP contribution rate will increase from 5.1 percent to 11 percent, resulting in the creation of an additional 2.37 million jobs.
Seven tourist resorts are being created with an Rs 1 billion investment to attract tourists from Balochistan. The government of Balochistan is also constructing ten rest places along the coastline highway to help tourists. Eight floating jetties are also being built to attract anglers and tourists.
Five beach parks are also being built with a budget of $250 million. Tourists would be drawn to the green boat project, which will cost Rs 500 million to complete. Mangrove, Salicornia, and coconut plantations will also change the appearance and ecosystem of Balochistan’s coastal strip. Sanghar housing Gwadar’s sunset park will be a Gwadar beauty once it is completed. Kund Malir has 22 rooms. Gwadar’s Marine Drive
In the Gwadar master plan, revenue sources like the port, industries, energy, and tourism are all mentioned. The CPEC project offers several tourism investment opportunities from Khanjrab to Gawadar.
Because of the country’s vast tourism potential, the tourism program is primarily focused on luring foreign tourists. The province of Balochistan is blessed with breathtaking natural beauty and a diverse range of climates, and it has the potential to boost tourism.
