Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed outrage over the Department of Tourism’s abrupt cancellation of its participation in the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) in Mumbai, which was scheduled from January 30 to February 1.
According to a statement by Kashmir Media Service, in an emergency meeting, KCCI and representatives from 20 travel and hospitality organizations criticized the department’s handling of the major promotional event, describing it as a setback for Kashmir’s tourism sector. Stakeholders who had already traveled to Mumbai, incurring significant expenses, found themselves stranded without any explanation.
Participants accused the tourism department of negligence, arguing that the cancellation undermined Kashmir’s reputation and caused financial losses. They also expressed concerns about the department’s failure to support local businesses at key trade fairs.
The Chamber has demanded a high-level inquiry by the Chief Minister to investigate the decision and ensure accountability. Stakeholders also proposed the establishment of a dedicated Tourism Board to prevent similar mismanagement in the future.
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