Travel agents enthused
Srinagar, Nov 9: Noted travel operators of the Valley today hailed state government led by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah for “its successful efforts to get lifted the adverse travel advisories on Kashmir by UK lifted.”
“I would like to congratulate Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and his team for this wonderful achievement,” said Nazir Bakshi of M/S Shiraz Travels.
“It will give boost to our efforts to bring tourists from England to Kashmir as we have done this year on a smaller scale,” said Ghulam Rasool Siah of M/s Prince Tours.
“We are delighted to learn that Britain has removed the advisories on Kashmir. This is the fruit of the efforts made by Chief Minister and department of tourism,” said Haji Khazir Muhammad Dar of M/s Metro Hotel and Khazir Travels Pvt Ltd.
“It is a welcome development that would definitely boost the morale and confidence of tour operators in the Valley,” said Mushtaq Ahmad of Travel Master.
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