To give a major boost to the tourism sector of Jammu and Kashmir, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has decided to hold its 64th annual convention in Srinagar in March. This was announced by the president of TAAI, Sunil Kumar, at a press meet in New Delhi.
An official of the tourism department said,“To give a major boost to the tourism sector of Jammu and Kashmir, the TAAI is going to organise its 64th annual convention from March 27th to 30th this year in Srinagar. Around 500 travel agents from across India are expected to participate in the annual convention which is seen as a major boost to tourism of Jammu and Kashmir.”
Sunil Kumar said, “Jammu and Kashmir is one of the prime destinations in India where travellers can enjoy any tourism products. The TAAI convention will help leading travel agents get familiar with the beauty and hospitality of the state.
Secretary Tourism Sarmad Hafeez, who was also present, said, “The state government wants to show the states tourism beauty to the country by organising the annual convention. The state tourism department is also organising many festivals and cultural activities in the state to entertain the tourists visiting the state.”
Director Tourism Kashmir Mahmood A Shah said, “The TAAI convention is like a homecoming for travel agents. It is after 30 years that the TAAI convention is happening in Kashmir. It will be homecoming for you to visit Kashmir and see by yourself the beautiful landscape, culture, art and craft, sumptuous food, and above all the hospitable people of JK state.”