DHAKA tourism fair begins today

A three-day tourism fair begins at Shilpakala Academy here today. Parjatan
Bichitra in cooperation with Tourism Developers Association, Bangladesh
Parjatan Corporation, Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) and
Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) is organising the Dhaka
Tourism Fair 2009. The slogan of the fair is 'Let the countrymen see the
country'. GMG Airlines, United Airways, Foy's Lake Resort, RF Builders,
Pubali Group are the cosponsors of the fair, while ATN Bangla, Radio Today
and the daily Somokal are its media partners. A total of 75 hotels, motels,
resorts, airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, adventure clubs and
travel shops will take part in the fair. Addressing a press conference
yesterday, the organisers said sustainable growth of the tourism industry is
not possible without the improvement of tourism sites across the country in
line with the demand of local tourists.