PTDC plans to construct motels along CPEC route

Islamabad: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) would plan to construct motels at China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) silk route to facilitate tourists in a better environment.

Managing Director PTDC Abdul Ghafoor Tuesday said, "PTDC wanted to acquire land at CPEC silk route for the construction of motels to accommodate tourists both domestic and foreign.

"The MD PTDC said tourism was one of the important sectors for the growth of the country’s economy. Abdul Ghafoor has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would improve quality tourism services between the two countries with having lasting impacts on socio-economic development.

In this regard PTDC has approached all four provinces to join hands in the promotion and uplifting of tourism sector he added. He said that PTDC need to get space on the entry and exit points of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route to take up productive measures to made tourists aware of any updates in connection with tourism industry.