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A colourful procession has been held in Cox’s Bazar on World Tourism Day with the theme ‘Tourism of the future in digital transformation and artificial intelligence’. The procession, organised at the initiative of the district administration on Sunday morning, started from Sugandha Point and ended at Laboni Point.
Government officials, members of law enforcement agencies, journalists, leaders of tourism-related organisations and people from various classes and professions took part in the procession. Resounding with banners, festoons and various slogans, the procession went round the important roads of the town.
At this time, emphasis was laid on the development of the tourism industry, the safety of tourists, a clean beach, quality services and environmental conservation. Those concerned said there is scope for further development of the tourism industry by making use of Cox’s Bazar’s long sea beach, hills, islands and diverse culture. However, for this, improving security, the communication system, cleanliness and the quality of tourism services is essential.
Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner Md A Mannan, Additional Superintendent of Police Debdut Majumder, Tourist Police Additional Superintendent of Police Md Azmal Hossain, Hotel-Motel-Guesthouse Owners’ Association President Abul Kashem Sikder and Tour Operators Association of Cox’s Bazar (TUAK) President Anwar Kamal, along with others concerned, were present at the procession.
At a discussion organised later, local lawmaker Lutfur Rahman Kajal, lawmaker from the reserved women’s seats Shamim Ara Swapna and others concerned spoke. They also noted that the employment of local people, trade and commerce and overall economic development are tied to the development of the tourism industry.
Various three-day programmes are being observed in Cox’s Bazar from 25 to 27 September on the occasion of World Tourism Day, organised by the district administration. These include a tourism fair, cultural events and other arrangements.
