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Evaluation of National Tourism Policy 2010with the Context of
Md. Abu Bakr Siddique
Development of Sea Beach and Natural Tourism
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Presentation Outline
Introduction Purpose and scope Methodology & Limitations Findings Analysis of Findings Conclusions Recommendations Lessons learnt
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Introduction
Tourism is an important human activity
It has economic, social, cultural & educational impacts
It accounts 6% of world’s service sector exports
In many countries, it is major source of FE income
Bangladesh has many potential tourist attractions
But growth of tourism industry is very slow
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Beach and Natural Tourism inNational Tourism Policy 2010
Evolved from earlier policy of 1992
Main goal is to establish tourism industry as one of the main sectors for economic development
It has 30 specific objectives and 11 policy targets
Development of beach and natural tourism is number one policy target
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Purpose and Scope of the Evaluation
To examine overall effectiveness of the policy
With the context of development of beach tourism
Beaches are main tourist attractions in Bangladesh
Success of tourism industry largely depends on it
Aligned with of 7th FYP (GDP growth, good job creation)
Hence it is significant to conduct this evaluation
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Evaluation Methodology
Based on secondary data
Sources: books, reports, articles, websites, newspapers
Discussions with Honorable Minister and officials of • Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism• Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation(BPC)• Bangladesh Tourism Board(BTB)• Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh(ATAB)
Report prepared according to module guideline
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Limitations
Time was short and within busy schedule of SSC
No beach is visited for evaluation purpose
There is no separate data on beach tourism
Evaluation conducted on secondary data, so facts and information may not be updated in some cases
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Categories of World Tourists
Recreation and Leisure
53%
Business & Professional
Travel14%
Other 6%
Source: World Tourism Organization (WTO)
Visiting friends relatives, religious,
health 27%
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Development of Tourism IndustryExample of Malaysia
Tourism is the second contributor to Malaysian economy
Tourism Promotion Board under Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism
Last 3 decades, gov invested huge money in tourism
Separate fund for tourism infrastructure
43 overseas offices to promote tourism
Tourists can enjoy all kinds of food and drinks
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Bangladesh has 580 km coastline
with the northern shore of Bay of Bengal.
Cox’s Bazar, Teknaf,St Martin’s Island,Sonadia, Patenga,
Parki, Kuakata are the beach tourist
spots
Beach Tourism in Bangladesh
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Development of Sea Beach TourismTargeted Activities
1. Establishing ideal holiday making-destination based on beaches and islands
2. Development beach based facilities such as beach football, volleyball, surfing, cultural centers, club and international standard resorts
3. Development of beach based tourist spots
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4. Construction of Cox’s Bazar to Teknaf marine drive 5. Development of railway, airway and land communication
related to tourism
Contd… Development of Sea Beach TourismTargeted Activities
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Implementation Progress of Development of Beach Tourism
During world cup cricket, Cox’s Bazar beach video and photos were promoted through international media
Cox’s Bazar beach was placed in ‘new 7 wonders’ world competition
A tourism village is under construction through PPP at 120 acres land of Shaibal motel of BPC
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Established Tourist Police headed by a DIG
A Project is implementing to upgrade Cox’s Bazar Airport
Established Cox’s Bazar Development Authority
Tourism year 2016 campaign was kicked off by organizing 3 day long beach carnival at Cox's Bazar
Contd…Implementation Progress of Development of Beach Tourism
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Establishing an Exclusive Tourism Economic Zone for foreign tourists at Sabrung, Teknaf
Plan to upgrade Cox’s Bazar –Teknaf highway to four lane
Develop facilities at Parki and Patenga beaches
Improve road communication to Kuakata
Plan to establish Kuakata Development Authority
Future Plan for Development of Beach Tourism
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Relevance, Efficiency, Effectiveness, Impact and Sustainability
Policy is relevant with the socio- economic development strategy of the country
Policy has been implementing within resource constraints
Activities taken demonstrate effectiveness of the policy
Has direct economic impact to the local people
Conservation of natural resources has addressed for sustainable tourism
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Problems and Barriers
Government allocation is not sufficient
No field offices both of BPC and BTB
Lack of skilled manpower to meet increasing demand
“Beautiful Bangladesh” does not represent any special identity for Bangladesh
Do not have any country icon to promote tourism
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Poor tourist friendly facilities, inadequate infrastructure
Poor communication system
Weak security specially for the foreign tourists
Tourists do not find any night-life activities
Foreign tourists face problem to enjoy food and drinks
No separate data related to beach tourists
Contd.----- Problems and Barriers
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Conclusions
Inadequate investment, poor promotional activities,management problem and scarcity of skilled manpower are major weaknesses for beach tourism development
Private investment is necessary to develop beach tourism
Effective implementation of the policy may reduce these weaknesses and able to develop beach tourism industry
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Recommendations
More government allocation for tourism development
Creating tourism offices at filed level
Capacity development to meet increasing demand
Re-branding of tourism and introduce a country icon
Fostering beach tourism
Create friendly environment for foreign tourists
Introducing Tourism Satellite Account System
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Lessons Learnt
Policy is being implemented within limited resource
Beach tourism has potentiality to generate huge employment, poverty reduction, earning foreign exchange
Beaches and islands need careful use to maintain ecologically balance and sustainability
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Bangladesh A Land of Stories
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Thank you for your attention