3) Bhutan

    1)  The Kingdom of Bhutan is a young state, which has been become independent from India since 1971. This relatively young little state of south Asia, between India and China, has no a history of industry, and it is very difficult to reach it (today there are no railways, see http://www.asiatradehub.com/bhutan/roads.asp) . Here, without a past, it is impossible to suggest travels about industrial and cultural heritage, but we have possibilities to offer particular services to companies. Bhutan industrial economy offers many opportunities, thanks to natural resources; local economy is based, at present, on three main sectors: electrical power (in particular hydro-electrical power, thanks to the enormous resources of Himalaya massive), production of cement, wood (forestry) resources. State government is very interested for production at sustainable levels for wood industry. And there are mines (iron, calcium) and other industries, and they are located in the south part of the state, which is currently a restricted place. All local industries are under control of the government, which can give authorization to the official department for tourism in Bhutan (http://www.bhutantrekandtour.com/) to organize special travels for companies. Bhutan government is very open to other stakeholders, to create business partnerships with foreign competitors. An important five-year project (2008-2013) was prepared by government  and  United Nations industrial development organizations (UNIDO) to develop private sector and creative industry, with attention to aspects of cultural heritage and traditions (http://www.unido.org/index.php?id=1000172). This project is dedicated in particular to private enterprise, in a state where public control is the only economical point of reference, at present. Government is engaged in important improvement programs.




2) INDUSTRIES IN BHUTAN

The industry relies on texilles, cement production, matches and alcoholic beverage. Mineral resources include: copper, gypsum, iron ore, limeston lithographic, lead, coal and dolomite, but their commercial exploitation is irrelevant. The largest trading partener is India.

With the sixth economic development plan investiments were allocated to the exploitation of forests and mineral resources and the extension of healt care facilities.

In 1974 the country opened its bordes to tourism. In 2002 6000 tourist the country and tourism has been the main voice in trade whith foreign con tries.





3) Bhutans tourism sector is one of the most exclusive travel destination in the world.bhutan enjoys an image authenticity,remoteness and well protected cultural and natural environment.

Today it is a vibrant business with nearly 600 private operator.the tourism industry in Bhutan is founded on the principle that tourism must be environmentaly and ecologicaly friendly,socialy and culturaly acceptable.

The number of tourists visiting Bhutan managed according tour absortive capacity to ensure promotion of our natural and cultural heritage through high value tourism.

The Royal Governmet of Bhutan recognizes that tourism is a world wide phenomenon and an important means of achieving socio-economic development particulary for a developing country like Bhutan.

The Royal Government of Bhutan also recognizes the tourism,in affording the opportunity to travel,can help

in promoting understanding among people and building closer ties of friendship based on appeciation and

respect for different cultures and life styles.