JK Tourism holds roadshow, press meet at Ahmedabad
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JK Tourism holds roadshow, press meet at Ahmedabad

While appreciating the travel fraternity from Western coast of India for their continued promotion of Kashmir in travel packages, Director Tourism Kashmir said Gujarat has remained one of the major markets where a large number of travellers visit J&K.

Post by on Thursday, March 4, 2021

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Srinagar, Mar 04: The J&K Tourism Department held a road show at Ahmedabad as part of its promotional campaigns across the country to attract tourists today.

Director Tourism Kashmir Dr. GN Itoo led the delegation of the representatives of local travel and hospitality sector for the promotion of the J&K’s vast tourism potential and invited travellers to the union territory.

Tourism operators, travel agents, destination management companies besides regional and national media were invited at the promotional evening on Thursday, who networked with the J&K’s travel agents for business opportunities and promotion of the varied tourism products.

While appreciating the travel fraternity from Western coast of India for their continued promotion of Kashmir in travel packages, Director Tourism Kashmir said Gujarat has remained one of the major markets where a large number of travellers visit J&K.

In his PowerPoint and video presentation, Dr Itoo highlighted the steps taken by the J&K government in mitigating the Covid19 threats and assuring safe journeys for the travellers with the implementation of the set SOPs and guidelines.

He assured them that Kashmir is safe for tourism activities and hundreds of tourists are already enjoying their holidays at prime resorts like Gulmarg, Srinagar and Pahalgam.

The Director Tourism also highlighted the huge participation of over 2000 athletes and players in the recently concluded 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually. He informed them that the JK and Union Government have already taken up with the airlines the direct flights to Srinagar from major cities including Ahmedabad to facilitate easy connectivity between the regions.

Various short films on known and off-beat destinations were also screened on the occasion.

The J&K Tourism Department also held a separate media interaction in which representatives from over 50 popular media houses attended and interacted with travel fraternity from JK.

During the interaction, the media was also briefed about various steps JK Administration has taken to ensure traveller’s safety post COVID pandemic. They were also informed of various promotion activities conducted and the upcoming events and festivals so that travellers can align their tour programmes as per the festivals.

The travel show was organised in collaboration with J&K Pilgrim and Leisure Tour Operators Forum.

Additional Secretary Tourism Waseem Raja, CEO Tourism Dev. Authorities, Mansar Gurvinder Jeet Singh were also present on the occasion. 

Chairman PILTOF, Showkat Pakthoon besides various office bearers of the Forum who were present on the occasion had a fruitful interaction with their counterparts.

Ajay Modi - a leading travel agent from Gujarat - hailed the efforts of JK Tourism in opening the region for tourism activities.


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