The stalls set up by J&K Tourism department and the travel trade of the state at the OTM exhibition at Mumbai received an “encouraging” response from the visitors who showed keen interest in the destinations and tourism products showcased.
The department to promote all the three regions of the state organised a road show in club Andheri west and several interactive sessions with travel trade and media fraternity at the convention hall of Mumbai Exhibition centre.
The department also organized Kargil night in collaboration with Kargil travel trade and LHDC Kargil representatives at Lalit, an official statement said.
Secretary Farooq A Shah accompanied by Directors Tourism Kashmir and Jammu along with other officers from RSGC, SKICC, and JKTDC interacted with the representatives of Maharashtra tour operators association, film producers and directors and some prominent tour companies.
Shah informed them about the prominent tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mushtaq Chaaya, chairman Hoteliers Club said who also attended the OTM said there is a great response from the tourists from across the country and expressed hope that year 2016 will be fruitful for the hospitality sector in the state.
Naasir Shah of PILTOF, Nazir Mir of ACTO, Ibrahim Siah of TASK, Akram Siah of TTIG and Manzoor Pakhtoon of JKTA echoed similar views.
Meanwhile, Bollywood actor, Imran Khan who is shooting for his upcoming movie Sargoshiyan in the Valley while sharing his experiences said: “The serene beauty of Kashmir offers unparalleled destination for shooting of films and it needs to be promoted and popularized.
