University Tourism (The biggest potential tourist center of Bangladesh)
Most. Mitu Khatun
University tourism is a type of tourism that involves visiting universities for educational, recreational, cultural or historical purposes. It often involves guided tours to explore the campus facilities, academic programs, student life, and other things. We often hear that there is knowledge in every brick of the university. It is called the universe. So who want to gather knowledge from tour, for that university tourism is best.
University can be the biggest potential tourist center of Bangladesh. University tourism can be useful for prospective students and their families, as well as anyone interested in experiencing the atmosphere of different educational institutions. It can help individuals make informed decisions about their academic future and provide insights into the culture and values of a particular university. Universities can be popular tourist destinations because they offer a variety of attractions, such as:
· Historical and cultural significance: Universities have a unique features, long and rich history, and their campuses are often home to beautiful architecture, historic buildings, and important cultural artifacts. This can make them a popular destination for tourists who are interested in learning about the history and culture of a particular region.
· Academic prestige: Some universities have a high level of academic prestige, and they may attract tourists who are interested in learning more about the university's programs or research.
· Student life: The vibrant student life on many university campuses can also be a draw for tourists. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as attending sporting events, visiting campus restaurants, and exploring the surrounding area.
· Educational opportunities: Some universities offer educational opportunities for tourists, such as language courses, cultural immersion programs etc. This can be a great way to learn about the country or region and to experience university life firsthand.
In addition to these reasons, universities can also be a popular tourist destination because they are often located in major cities or tourist destinations. This means that visitors can easily combine a visit to the university with other sightseeing activities in the area.We can see that the students of different university are very excited for tour. When they get off for 2/3 days they go to another university and stay there in the hall with their friends or senior brother of the university. They visit of all part of the university and also the outside area of the university. They enjoy a lot of this days, gather huge knowledge and experience of the new environment. Many times students go other university for research, for attending the seminar of different types club like RUMUNA. Not only the university students but also the students of school, college and other institutions visit university. Local people also visit university in the afternoon for recreation and refreshment. When foreign people comes to travel or other reason in our country they also visit the different university of our country.
If you are interested in visiting universities as a tourist, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Like when you are visiting a university, it is important to be respectful of the students and the staff. This means following the university's rules and regulations, and being mindful of your impact on the university community.
University-based tourism in Bangladesh has the potential to contribute to the country's economic development. Here are some of the benefits of university-based tourism in Bangladesh:
It can help to create jobs and boost the economy. It can promote cultural exchange and understanding. It can help to preserve the country's natural and cultural heritage. It can educate students about the tourism industry and its potential benefits. It also helps to represent our history and culture to worldwide.
As the tourism industry in Bangladesh continues to grow, university-based tourism will become increasingly important. However, there are also some challenges that need to be addressed in order to make universities more popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh. These challenges include: Lack of awareness, poor infrastructure, security concerns etc.
Despite these challenges, there is potential for universities to become more popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh. If the government and tourism industry in Bangladesh make more efforts to promote universities as tourist destinations, they could become a major source of revenue for the country.
Here are some of the things that the government and tourism industry in Bangladesh can do to promote universities as tourist destinations:
Ø Increase awareness: The government and tourism industry can create awareness about the potential of universities as tourist destinations through marketing campaigns and educational programs.
Ø Develop infrastructure: The government and tourism industry can improve the infrastructure around universities by providing better transportation links and accommodation options.
Ø Ensure security: The government and tourism industry can address security concerns by working with law enforcement to ensure the safety of tourists.
By addressing these challenges, the government and tourism industry in Bangladesh can help to make universities more popular tourist destinations in the country. This would boost the economy and create new opportunities for people in Bangladesh .There is no alternative to tourism in the potential of talent development
The writer is a student of department of Tourism and hospitality management, University of Rajshahi
