PESHAWAR: A record number of 9.3 million tourists visited scenic sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the period starting from May 1 to July 31, 2024, reflecting a boost in tourism sector of the province.

This disclosure was made during a meeting held under the chairmanship of Zahid Chanzeb, adviser to CM on tourism and culture.

The meeting was also attended by secretary tourism department and director general tourism, according to a press statement issued here on Tuesday.

During the meeting, Mr Chanzeb said that record number of tourists visited KP this summer. “This growth in number of visitors is also because of tourism promotional activities being carried out by the tourism department,” he said.

The CM’s adviser appreciated the efforts of the tourism department.

He also informed the participants that cultural activities would soon be resumed in Nishtar Hall, Peshawar. He asked the stakeholders in the adventure tourism to get themselves registered with the tourism services wing.

He also issued directives to all the stakeholders in the tourism sector to ensure enforcement of Khyber Pakhtukhwa Government Rest Houses and Tourism Properties (Development, Management and Regulation) Act, 2020.

Published in Dawn, August 7th, 2024