Pakistan’s National Tourism Day is celebrated on 2^nd May 2019 because the first Ministry of Tourism in Pakistan was established in 2^nd May 1972. On 2^nd May National Tourism Pakistan will celebrate National Tourism Day every year to raise awareness of the importance of tourism for the country’s economy.

Pakistan’s rich history and cultural and geographical diversity make the country one of the most popular tourist destinations among foreign travelers. It offers various forms of tourism, including cultural, adventure, heritage, nature, educational, business, sports, rural, medical, and eco-tourism. National policies for the promotion and development of tourism are designed and carried out by the Govt. of Pakistan.

The World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27 September and in Pakistan, National Tourism Day is celebrated on the 2^nd May. This celebration is all about to cultivate and create awareness among the society globally on the significance of tourism, and it’s social, political, financial and also cultural worth and value.

NATIONAL TOURISM DAY ACTIVITIES

	1.		TAKE A TRIP
			It goes without saying, there can be no better way to feel the spirit of the tourism day without going on a travel yourself. Visit the picturesque valleys of beautiful Pakistan and reflect on how much mother nature has to offer to all the voyage enthusiasts. read the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism by UNWTO before you go to make sure your trip is as sustainable and responsible as possible.
	2.		TOUR OPERATORS CAN OFFER DISCOUNTED TOURS
			Tour Operators can offer National Tourism Day special discounted tours on a number of destinations and sites to the public in the celebrations of the National Tourism Day.
	3.		DONATE TO MAKE SOMEONE’S TRAVEL DREAMS A REALITY
			Imagine the feeling of waking up one day to know that your travel dreams are no longer just an aspiration but a reality! Be the one to sponsor someone’s travel. After all, the act of giving is as fulfilling as being on travel yourself..
	4.		SPREAD THE WORD
			The NTP website is full of resources you can use to spread the word about National Tourism Day. The NTD logo and banner are also online and can be downloaded for the web and printing. Feel free to upload the logo on your website, linking back to the National Tourism Day page: www.ntd.nationaltourism.pk You could also use the logo to make your own National Tourism Day themed materials, such as t-shirts, stickers, posters etc.
	5.		HOLD AN EVENT
			Tourism is one of the most exciting areas of research and action in the tourism sector. Conferences, seminars or academic presentations on the National Tourism Day.
	6.		LAUNCH A COMPETITION
			A competition – essays, paintings, videos – on tourism is a fun and simple way to get involved in National Tourism Day. NTP will be running two of its own competitions throughout the year, the NTD Photo Competition.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL TOURISM DAY
	1.		TOURISM OPENS UP PEOPLE TO NEW EXPERIENCES
			Travel is good for lots of things – if you’re traveling for business, on a one-week family trip, or gave up everything to pursue a nomadic life, traveling can make you a happier person by building self-confidence through new experiences, breaking barriers and allowing you to meet people from all over the world.
	2.		TOURISM BRIDGES THE LANGUAGE BARRIER
			People who visit different reagons, provences or foreign countries are encouraged to learn new phrases, words of the native languages of each foreign destination they visit. Speaking in different tongues helps people attain a whole new outlook in life.
	3.		CULTURE SHOCK
			Culture shock describes the impact of moving from a familiar culture to an unfamiliar one. It's the surprise of a new environment, with new people and a new way of life.