Community development thru' tourism

27 September is the World Tourism Day. Bangladesh is a land of natural beauty which attracts both domestic and international tourists. The country has excellent tourist spots which include enchanting sea beaches, serene lakes, deep forests and wild life, archaeological sites and historical monuments, mosques and shrines, temples, churches, pagodas etc. According to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the direct contribution of travel and tourism to GDP was 2.1 percent in 2014. “Tourism and Community Development” is the slogan of UNWTO in 2014 to promote and develop local communities through involving them in tourism activities.

Misbah Uddin Sumon
Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management
University of Dhaka