Hospitality Biz India :: Czech Republic to promote J&K’s tourism potential
The Czech Republic would depute its tour and travel operators and mediapersons on a Familiarisation trip to Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) for encouraging its citizens to visit the state, as per an IANS report. This information was revealed by Miloslav Stasak, Ambassador of Czech Republic, during his meeting with Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Minister for Tourism, Government of J&K in Jammu recently. He also offered his support to the J&K government for "promotion and showcasing of the abundant tourism potential of the state".
The Ambassador appreciated efforts of the state government for promoting tourism by "creating world-class tourist infrastructure and offering Adventure and Golf Tourism for high-end tourists".
He also hailed "the government's efforts to restore peace and normalcy in the state", and added that J&K was as safe as other parts of the world, "so there should be no reservations to any tourist to visit the state".
Mir briefed the Ambassador about the overall tourism scenario of the state. He said that J&K offered varied attractions for tourists round the year. Mir apprised Stasak that the J&K government was focusing on promotion of tourism in the state. "We have not only developed new tourism spots but upgraded world-class infrastructure facilities for the tourist," Mir said.
"Unfortunately, J&K has passed through hard times in the past, but the resilience of the people of Kashmir has helped tourism to pick up yet again," the Minister added.
