Bangladesh highlights tourism investment potential at Montenegro forum

Dhaka: Bangladesh has highlighted its tourism investment potential, the need for expanded air connectivity and sustainable tourism development at a high-level international tourism investment forum in Montenegro.

Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui, Chief Executive Officer of Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB), participated as a panelist at the forum held in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, on October 13, said a press release.

He shared Bangladesh’s perspectives on tourism development and investment alongside ministerial-level representatives from Montenegro, Malta, Bulgaria, the Maldives, Albania, Cyprus and Malaysia.

The forum was jointly organized by the government of Montenegro and UN Tourism, bringing together tourism ministers, policymakers and industry leaders from Europe and Asia.

Discussions focused on developing a skilled tourism workforce, facilitating travel, expanding air connectivity, promoting sustainable growth, attracting investment and strengthening international partnerships.

The opening session featured speeches by Montenegro’s Tourism Minister Simonida Kordić, UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais, the Maldives’ Abdulla Niyaz, and the Philippines’ Dakila F Gonzalez.

The forum concluded with the adoption of the Podgorica Declaration, one of its key outcomes.

Faruqui described Bangladesh’s participation as an important opportunity to showcase the country’s tourism potential internationally and exchange experiences with global partners.