Tourists no longer sleep in taxis, Farooq Abdullah hails hotel boom in Kashmir
Farooq Abdullah has praised the growth of the hotel sector in Kashmir, noting that it has significantly improved tourism infrastructure compared to the past. This follows comments by LG Manoj Sinha regarding the economic impact of the hotel boom, despite some regulatory concerns.
SRINAGAR: Two days after J&K LG Manoj Sinha hailed hotels in the valley as “stakeholders in peace... even though 90% of 5,000 hotels constructed between 2021 and 2024 flouted regulations”, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the hotels allowed people to create self-employment.“I have seen the time when tourists had to sleep in taxis and even on roads as there was no accommodation available,” Abdullah said.On Monday, Sinha said Kashmiris have invested over Rs 1 lakh crore in the hotel sector, indicating the improving situation in J&K. He said the sector has played a key role in the UT’s transformation. However, he added the benefits of tourism must reach the wider community.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
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