Srinagar, May 21: As Kashmir prepares to host the G-20 Tourism Meeting, the ski resort of Gulmarg and the picturesque town of Pahalgam are bustling with visitors. The hotels in these renowned tourist destinations are all booked, reflecting the excitement around the approaching event.
The G-20 tourism conference, which is being hosted in the Kashmir valley, has given locals hope that more visitors will flock to the region. Hoteliers in Gulmarg and Pahalgam have confirmed that their hotels are busy, with bookings stretching till the end of the month.
Even the Gondola rides, a major attraction in Gulmarg, have been pre-booked till June 2, informed Showket Ahmad, manager of Cable Corporation Gulmarg. This demonstrates the G-20 summit’s high level of interest in and passion for this renowned ski resort.
People involved in the tourist industries in Gulmarg and Pahalgam expressed hope that these locations will continue thrive even after the tourism summit is over. They have high expectations for the event’s aftermath, when they anticipate seeing a sizeable inflow of international visitors.
Bilal Ahmad, AD Tourism Pahalgam, stated that Pahalgam is also experiencing a solid flow of tourists, with a majority of hotels being fully booked. This picturesque town is attracting a good number of visitors who are eager to explore its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Manzoor Ahmad, a hotel owner in the ski resort of Gulmarg, joyfully mentioned that his establishment has been jam-packed for the past few days. He further added that as the G-20 summit draws closer, the number of visitors has been increasing day by day.
Ahmad expressed his buoyancy that this event will serve as a game-changer for the tourism sector in Kashmir. He emphasized that such opportunities arise only once in a lifetime and hold immense potential for the region’s growth and prosperity.
Mohammad Amin, a horse owner in Gulmarg, is hopeful that the G20 summit will lead to an increase in the number of tourists visiting Gulmarg, which will boost their income and bring positive economic benefits to the local community.
As the preparations for the G-20 tourism meeting continue, the people of Kashmir eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on their region. With the twin attractions of Gulmarg and Pahalgam already witnessing a surge in tourist arrivals, Kashmir’s natural beauty and warm hospitality are set to leave a lasting impression on visitors from around the world.
