PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) organized a walk and Plantation Drive to commemorate World Tourism Day and raise awareness about the importance of tourism. The theme of the day was “Tourism and Green Investment.”

The walk was attended by a large number of students , official including the Director General of KPCTA, Barkatullah Marwat, GM Investment, Omair Khattak GM Planning, Hayat Ali Shah GM Culture, Sajjad Hameed and Manager Culture, information Hamayoon Khan.

While speaking to the media, the Director General CTA Barakat Ullah Marwat stated that the provincial government is tirelessly working to promote tourism and establish the province as a famous tourist hub.

He said that the aim of World Tourism Day is to create awareness among the local and international community as well as youth about the importance of tourism and its social and economic impact.

He added that World Tourism Day recognizes the significance of tourists and the tourism industry across the globe. DG CTA Mr Brakat ULLAH Marwat mentioned that a great Vision has been put in place to cater all necessary measures provided adequate resources for strengthening the tourism department, so that tourists visiting KP province could be provided with the best services and facilities.

Manager Culture and Marketing, Mr Hamayoon Khan highlighted that KP province has such an abundance of tourist places and spots as well as a Rich Culture and Heritage that can be projected to promote a positive image of the province and create opportunities for locals. We will create state of the Arts Facilities for Culture and Tourism.