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Govt mulls developing tourism sector thru1 PPP

Minister tells inauguration of Dhaka Tourism Fair

Star Business Report
The government considers developing tourism sector through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects to boost the sector rapidly, said the civil aviation and tourism minister yesterday.
“The government has identified tourism as the fourth thrust sector, and so we are keen to provide all-out support to develop infrastructure for the sector,” said GM Quader.
“We are also encouraging individual investment to boost this sector," he added.
He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of a three-day tourism exposition styled 3rd Dhaka Tourism Fair 2009 organised by Parjatan Bichitra, a monthly tourism magazine, at Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka.
“The tourism sector needs a huge investment to develop its infrastructure, including better roads and communication system. Once the infrastructure is developed, the flow of tourists will increase manifold," said the minister.
Quader said the government considers lowering bank interest rate for the tourism entrepreneurs and providing monetary incentive, if needed.
Mohiuddin Helal, editor of Parjatan Bichitra, said: “Maintaining sustainable growth of the tourism industry is not possible without developing its infrastructure, travel management and ensuring proper regulations.”
Attractive travel offers by different tourist spots in the coming tourism season and special discounts on hotel or package bookings will be available at the show, Helal said.
The fair with the slogan of 'Let the countrymen see the country' would give the visitors an idea of the services and offers of different tourist spots. Different eyecatching tourist destinations in the country will be promoted by displaying paintings and photographs of those spots, he added.
Hedayetullah Al Mamun, secretary of the civil aviation and tourism ministry, said the government has taken a master plan to develop infrastructure of Cox's Bazar and Kuakata.
A total of 75 organisations, including hotels, motels, resorts, airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, tourism training institutes, tourism publications, travel shops, and youth and adventure clubs have participated in the fair.
Tourism Developers' Association of Bangladesh is arranging the fair, while Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, Tour Operators' Association of Bangladesh and Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh are supporting the event.
GMG Airlines, Foy's Lake Resort and Pubali Group are the co-sponsors of the fair, while ATN Bangla, the daily Samakal and Radio Today are the media partners.
The fair will remain open from 11am to 7pm with an entry fee of Tk 10.