APP/NEWS DESK
ISLAMABAD: Mauritius High Commissioner to Pakistan Rashidally Soobadar on Wednesday offered his country’s expertise to exploit Pakistan’s untapped potential of the tourism sector, saying he believed it can significantly contribute to the national economy.
“Mauritius has a very organized tourism sector which contributes 25 per cent to its GDP, and I offer my country’s technical assistance to promote services and system to make Pakistan an international tourists’ hub” he said.
Soobadar stated Pakistan was the perfect country and that “I encourage the authorities responsible to imitate Mauritius example to make it an excellent tourists destination,” citing its “mesmerizing gorgeous northern areas and weather conditions.”
With 1.2 million people living on a small island, he said that his nation draws over 1.5 million tourists each year, which “reflects how we have used the tourism sector to help in our national economy.”
The Mauritius High Commissioner also offered to train Pakistani youth in hotel management as tourism sector’s success “lies in the quality services being offered at these facilities establish around tourist destinations.” “We have a very soft visa policy for Pakistanis and his country is ready to further facilitate to the willing students from here, who can benefit from the education opportunities available there.”
The Mauritius has 100 percent literacy rate and its national are enjoying free education, however, intending Pakistani students can be accommodated on a nominal fee structure, he added. He said that tourism sector had emerged as an engine of growth in Mauritius, and it is one of fastest growing socio-economic sectors that was fueling economic growth and creating jobs and business opportunities.
Recommending Pakistan to make tourism a national subject, Rashidally said, besides good road infrastructure and standard hotels quality transport was also vital to facilitate and attract tourists. He also highlighted that opportunities for the Pakistani manpower in Mauritius exist. “The country has $13,000 per capita income which is quite attractive for the Pakistani workforce.”
The Mauritius High Commissioner also offered to train Pakistani youth in hotel management as tourism sector’s success “lies in the quality services being offered at these facilities establish around tourist destinations.” “We have a very soft visa policy for Pakistanis and his country is ready to further facilitate to the willing students from here, who can benefit from the education opportunities available there.”
Mauritius has a 100 percent literacy rate and its nationals are enjoying free education, however, intending Pakistani students can be accommodated on a nominal fee structure, he added. He said that the tourism sector had emerged as an engine of growth in Mauritius, and it is one of the fastest growing socio-economic sectors that was fueling economic growth and creating jobs and business opportunities.
Recommending Pakistan to make tourism a national subject, Rashidally said, besides good road infrastructure and standard hotels quality transport was also vital to facilitate and attract tourists. He also highlighted that opportunities for Pakistani manpower in Mauritius exist. “The country has $13,000 per capita income which is quite attractive for the Pakistani workforce.”
