Discussions on Future of Tourism in Bangladesh

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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTourism Products and Services in Bangladesh
Subtitle of host publicationConcept Analysis and Development Suggestions
EditorsAzizul Hassan
PublisherSpringer, Singapore
Chapter21
Pages463-479
ISBN (electronic)978-981-334-279-8
ISBN (print)978-981-334-278-1, 978-981-33-4281-1
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Abstract

The natural beauty, world heritage, and geographical location are the major attraction for tourism in Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh industrializes tourism under Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC). Besides Bangladesh Tourism Board and National Hotel and Tourism Institute (NHTT) is also working for the growth and development of Tourism activities in Bangladesh. Prime objective of this chapter is to address future of tourism in Bangladesh based on current planning, investment, opportunities and future prospect. Past theory and literature were summarized, synthesized, classified, and organized for introducing the theoretical application with the practical implication of tourism in Bangladesh under this study. There is great opportunity for sustainable eco-tourism in different area of Bangladesh like coastal tourist region, especially Saint Martin, Sundarbans, and Cox’s Bazar. But the exploitation of the opportunities depends on how well the respective authority is able to the meet the environmental and ecological challenges. Infrastructural development, improved accommodation facilities, appropriate safety measures, tourist guide facilities, diversified food culture, and long-term policy will contribute in the future prospect and development of tourism in Bangladesh.

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Discussions on Future of Tourism in Bangladesh. / Uddin, Mohammad Rahim ; Alauddin, Md.
Tourism Products and Services in Bangladesh : Concept Analysis and Development Suggestions. ed. / Azizul Hassan. Springer, Singapore, 2021. p. 463-479.

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review