Pakistan ranks 101 out of 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In Southeast Asia, it stands slightly higher than Nepal (105) and Bangladesh (109) but significantly lower than India (39) and Sri Lanka (76).
The TTDI is a component of WEF’s broader initiative aimed at fostering a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for economies and local communities by collaborating with industry and government stakeholders. Pakistan, classified as a lower-middle-income economy, falls within the Asia-Pacific regional group.
Among Middle Eastern countries, the United Arab Emirates claims the top spot at 18, followed by Saudi Arabia (41), Qatar (53), and Bahrain (81). The United States leads the global list, trailed by Spain, Japan, and France. The top ten include Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Italy, and Switzerland. Notably, the top 30 countries account for over 75% of the travel and tourism…