ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):The Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO) on Saturday rejected the increase in royalty fees imposed on tourism by the Gilgit-Baltistan go
vernment and demanded to withdraw it to save the tourism business from losses.
PATO also called to establish a central tourism authority in order to frame
the policies regarding tourism that help to boost it further.
“The representatives of all tourism-related bodies like PATO, BAATO, and GBATO should be included
in the proposed authority to protect the interests of all stakeholders,” press release said.
Pakistan is the home of the highest mountains
in the world, including K2 and Naga Parbat, PATO representative said, adding that due to that reason, the country has become
the paradise for adventure and mountaineering from all over the world to visit here that benefits country’s economy.
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