Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation
organization of Government of Pakistan
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC; Urdu: ادارہ برائے فروغِ سیاحت پاکستان) is an organization of the Government of Pakistan. The PTDC is governed by a board of directors and for promoting and developing tourism provides transportation to various areas and owns and runs several motels across the country. It was incorporated on 30 March 1970.
Properties
Hotels
Flashman's Hotel
Motels
PTDC runs motels at a number of locations throughout the country to provide quality and low-cost accommodation for visitors, mainly tourists.
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