Eco Tourism, Curbs of Bad Trade Practice And Conservation of Environment Discussed Highly

Srinagar,  Nov 12: A large number of travel consultants, tourist traders, environmentalists and members of the association (Nigeen Tourist Traders Association) participated in the event. Director Tourism Kashmir Faz lul Haseeb, IAS Director was the chief guest.

During AGM proceedings, the annual administration report and income expenditure details besides agenda’s were discussed among the members. The members unanimously praised Manzoor Wangnoo’s efforts as NTTA chairman and expressed their support and satisfaction on the activities of the association in promoting the tourism in Kashmir.

NTTA awarded the lifetime achievement award to Ali Muhammad Sheikh for his outstanding service to the tourism sector besides certificates of appreciation to different personalities for their services in tourism, environment and education etc were presented.

Speaking on the occasion, Faz lul Haseeb praised NTTA for hosting its AGM and assured his full support in its endeavour of promoting the tourism. He said that NTTA has been at the forefront in promoting Kashmir in general and has been always encouraging to promote eco destinations and raising its voice for conservation of environment in general and saving water bodes in particular.

Director Tourism further said that a mechanism of guiding the tourists, put a stop on overcharging and massive promotion on national level is in process and will soon be implemented.

NTTA Chairman Manzoor A Wangnoo welcomed the members and guests. He thanked members of the coordination and expressed his thankfulness to Dept. of Tourism for their support.

On the occasion, Chairman NTTA also highlighted the achievements and activities carried out for the promotion of Kashmir tourism and welfare of its members by NTTA.

He said NTTA has been promoting green and responsible tourism to safeguard Kashmir’s fragile ecology.

All members present at the meeting appreciated NTTA’s efforts to help maintain our ecology and environment.

NTTA commended the role of the tourism department for their support in making the AGM a great success.

Chairman NTTA thanked Peerzada Faiyaz Ahmad for his wonderful anchoring & expressed sincere appreciations to Er Iajaz Naqshbandi for presenting the vote of thanks.

The dignitaries present were  Farooq Kuthoo (President TAAK), Dr. Shahnawaz IGNOU, G M Lone (Birla School) Er. Iajaz Naqshbandi (Aesthetics Group), Zahoor Qari (former President TAAI, JK chapter), Habibulah Pandaw ( Vice President TAAK), Mr. Faiz Bakshi (EPG), Dr. Tauseef Ahmad (EPG), Tariq Ghani (President CCIK), Dr. Imran Nazir (CCIK), Aatif Khan (CCIK), Dr. Jahangir Iqbal (Kashmir University), Mir Iqbal (J&K Tourism), Dr. Riyaz Qureshi (Kashmir University), Mohammad Amir Shah (Meena Group), Gh. Rasool Shah, Ajaz Ahmad Rather (Tourism Dept.) Khursheed Ahmad (J&K Police) & Sameer Ahmad (Cloud Nine).