Influencers criticised as Pakistan launches tourism push

  • 📰 theSundaily
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 44 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 21%
  • Publisher: 51%

Holiday Holiday Headlines News

Holiday Holiday Latest News,Holiday Holiday Headlines

ISLAMABAD: They are young, Western, and full of praise for Pakistan: Travel influencers have moved in on the “land of the pure”, but critics warn thei...

This handout picture taken on March 27, 2019, and released by Canadian tourist Rosie Gabrielle shows Gabrielle posing for photographs as she arrives in the coastal region of Gwadar during her motorcycle trip in the southwestern Balochistan province in Pakistan.

Polish blogger Eva zu Beck informed her followers it could “become the number one tourist destination in the world”, while Canadian social media influencer Rosie Gabrielle said she wanted her stories to “tell the truth” about the country. Deadly attacks still occur but security concerns are easing, so authorities and businesses are keen to shake the perception it is a hostile and dangerous place.

Tourism infrastructure is severely underdeveloped, there are opaque government restrictions on places foreigners can visit, and travellers are often harassed — whether by men bothering women in a patriarchal society; or suspicious intelligence officials detaining curious sight-seers or insisting on security escorts.

Hamdani, for example, acted as a driver for both Wiens and another influencer, Trevor James, during their visits, smoothing out any issues.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 25. in HOLİDAY

Holiday Holiday Latest News, Holiday Holiday Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Putrajaya to help Orang Asli by pushing indigenous eco and agro-tourism | Malay MailPUTRAJAYA, April 22 — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has promised to help improve the livelihoods of the Orang Asli by helping them develop business opportunities in tourism. The 93-year-old said his government has formulated strategies and plans to teach the Orang Asli how to be...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »

US travel advisory about Sabah unfair, say tourism playersKOTA KINABALU: The travel advisory about Sabah's east coast issued by the United States is unfair, say local tourism players. Good.
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »

Rental cap on Airbnb will stifle tourism growthLETTER | Put simply, a cap on short-term rentals would be a cap on tourism. tax the Airbnb guanenglim MOFmalaysia
Source: malaysiakini - 🏆 20. / 51 Read more »

Doraemon for Visit M'sia just somebody's suggestion, says Tourism MinisterKUALA LUMPUR: The statement by National Art Gallery chairman Datuk Rashidi Hasbullah that characters from Japanese anime Doraemon be used to promote Visit Malaysia 2020 was just a personal view, says Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi. Back track after uproar lah Why don’t u concentrate on developing our tourism products to actually make them attractive. Eg clean up the garbage on the beaches and waterfalls. Or make our airports have clean toilets, etc etc etc. No ones goibn to come here if doeramon is our mascot or not. Memalukan
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »

Tourism minister shoots down Doraemon ideaMohamaddin Ketapi says his ministry will instead prioritise local animated characters.   Malaysia have own ideas and identity. Don’t suggest silly things, eg, apppointing Luis Suarez as our tourism ambassador. That flesh eating player know nuts about Malaysia. What has he done ? Stupid idea from the previous minister 🤮🤮 '
Source: malaysiakini - 🏆 20. / 51 Read more »

Minister: Removal of Sabah Tourism Board's GM not politically motivatedKOTA KINABALU: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew has dispelled accusations that the sudden removal of Sabah Tourism Board (STB) general manager Suzaini Sabdin Ghani was politically motivated.
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »

Malacca to offer hot air balloon rides to boost tourismMALACCA: Malacca plans to offer hot air balloon services as part of the state’s tourism attractions, said the Malacca Economic Planning Unit (EPU) tod...
Source: theSundaily - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »

Termination Sabah Tourism Board GM not on political issues, says deputy CM | Malay MailKOTA KINABALU, April 20 — Deputy chief minister Datuk Christina Liew denied the termination of service for Sabah Tourism general manager (STB) Suzaini Sabdin Ghani on political issues. Liew, who is also the Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, said the decision was made by STB’ board of...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »

ECRL project expected to stimulate urbanisation, boost tourism | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The spillover effects of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project are projected to change the socio-economic landscape of the states concerned and stimulate economic development. The mega public transport initiative, involving a 640-kilometre track, is expected to have a... These facts oredi spelt out when it was launched. Shud hd hn highlighted when some ppl so adamant wants 2 cancel it only 2 quickly make a u-turn after big-C showed deep displeasure. Should give qualitative n quantitative analysis on these, not essays. But looks like more than 60% of the ECRL route are in states controlled by PAS, who knows nuts about the economy, let alone reviving it. I may be wrong. Let's wait and see.
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »

‘Tourism can uplift orang asli’PUTRAJAYA: Ecotourism and agro-tourism are the keys to a better economy for the orang asli community, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »