In order to persuade hoteliers to support local agents and follow uniform rates, Travel Agents Society of Kashmir (TASK) held meetings with J&K Hoteliers Club and the authorities from Vivanta Taj Srinagar.
As per a statement issued by General Secretary TASK, Waseem Goosani, the meeting between TASK and J&K Hoteliers Club was held at Hotel Radisson Srinagar. Chairman Hoteliers Club Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya and other members including Riyaz Ahmad Shahdad Senior Vice Chairman, Nasser Ahmad Khan Joint Secretary General, Farooq Hafiz President Sonmarg Chapter and Tariq Ghani Secretary General were present during the meeting.
TASK urged upon Hoteliers Club not to change the rates on weekly basis and maintain a uniform rate for at least 2 months. “We are highly thankful that Hoteliers Club Chairman Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya agreed to our pleas and assured that rates will remain uniform for at least 2 months. He further assured that hoteliers will not only upgrade basic facilities and amenities for visitors but will also support the local agents associated with the hotel and tourism industry,” the statement reads.TASK said that they are highly thankful to J&K Hoteliers Club for their support and appreciate their concern for this industry.
TASK also held a meeting with the General Manager Vivanta Taj Jatendhar Chand and Sales Head Basharat Ahmed in this regard. Vivanta Taj also assured that it will support the local agents on priority basis and will do everything to promote hotel industry.
“Vivanta Taj assured that rates won’t change on weekly or fortnightly basis and further not only local agents will be given preference but also facilities will be upgraded for tourists and other visitors,” TASK General Secretary Waseem Goosani said.
During these meetings, besides General Secretary Waseem Goosani, President TASK Muhammad Akram Siah, Joint Secretary Maqsood Badyari, ex-president Mir Anwar and general member of the TASK Shamim Shah were present.
