Travel Agents Association of Kashmir TAAK has expressed surprise at the administration’s decision to impose an unannounced lockdown in the Valley putting public, commuters and tourists to a lot of inconveniences.
In a statement issued to KNS, TAAK President Farooq A Kuthoo urged the authorities to allow the tourist vehicles to proceed to the resorts as per their scheduled itinerary.
TAAK said a lot of tourists are currently travelling to different resorts and administration should allow their movement during the lockdown.
Kuthoo said tourist vehicles have been stopped at many places which have disrupted the travel itineraries.
“The tourists who have already come here have made bookings with respective hotels as per their itineraries. Disrupting their movement to the resorts will send a bad signal and bring tourist footfall to an abrupt halt. We can’t afford zero tourism at this juncture. The administration should take a calculated move to not only contain the spread of the fresh wave but also help economic activities run smoothly,” said Kuthoo.
TAAK urged LG Administration to issue an order allowing the movement of tourists.
“Around 100 percent of service providers in the travel and hospitality sector are fully vaccinated and follow all SOPs while providing services. We assure the administration of all the support in fighting the new wave.” (KNS)