Sarmad Hafeez launches TAFI’s J&K Chapter
SRINAGAR: Secretary Tourism Sarmad Hafeez on Thursday inaugurated the Travel Agents Federation of India’s (TAFI) 12th Chapter in Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking at the function, Sarmad Hafeez reiterated that tourism in Jammu and Kashmir has done exceedingly well in the past couple of years with several new initiatives taken to boost the tourism sector in the Union Territory.
He said the J&K government recently launched a new policy of home stays wherein the department is targeting to enhance the bed capacity by 25,000 beds at different tourist resorts and locations across the UT.
He said that J&K was known for its hospitality all over the world and urged the TAFI to help in disseminating a positive message to the outside world and showcase Kashmir to the outside world in a proper context.
He also congratulated the J&K Chapter and its new team and hoped that the relationship would open new horizons to promote tourism of Jammu and Kashmir.
Noted travel operator, Manzoor Pakhtoon was unanimously elected as the first president of 12th Chapter of TAFI for Jammu and Kashmir Chapter.
In his address, President TAFI, Ajay Prakash termed the opening of 12th Chapter of TAFI in J&K as a historic day saying that with the launch of a new chapter a vibrant, active and contributing chapter has come into being.
He said that J&K has witnessed a phenomenal tourist season this year which can be long term rather than short term by focusing on sustainability and promotion to the outside world.
On the occasion, he congratulated and welcomed the new chapter from J&K into the TAFI team.
Manzoor Pakhtoon, the newly elected president of TAFI’s J&K Chapter, in his address said called for unity among the tourism players to promote J&K tourism.
He hoped that on the issues related to trade, TAFI will be at forefront to play its part in any manner it can.
The launch ceremony was jointly organized by the Department of Tourism and the TAFI.
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