Lahore: Punjab Chief Secretary Azam Suleman Khan
recently announced the government’s decision to establish an independent
authority to promote tourism in the province, according to news sources.
The said authority will be known as the Tourism Culture & Heritage Authority (TCHA) and it will be spearheaded by a Provincial Minister with Secretary Tourism and five DGs of various departments as their subordinates.
The authority aims to
promote tourism by granting facilities to
tourists visiting the province. These include the creation of
information centres, management of tour packages, and provision of recreational
and residential facilities. Moreover, it will oversee arrangements for the organization
of multiple events and festivals, and also providing special training in
hospitality education.
Last month, the Punjab government had taken initiatives to restructure the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP), in order to promote tourism and culture. This initiative will entail the preservation of historical and cultural buildings across the province. In addition, new tourist spots will be established all over the province.
