Aaqib Khan
Gulmarg, Nov 7 (KNS) : The Adventure Tour Operators of Gulmarg (ATO) has sought immediate intervention of the Tourism Department against alleged unauthorised skiing and snowboarding operations in the popular tourist destination, citing concerns over tourist safety and the livelihood of registered local operators.
In a complaint submitted to the Assistant Director Tourism, Gulmarg accessed news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), the association said several individuals were allegedly conducting skiing and snowboarding activities without registration or authorisation from the department.
The association as per KNS said such operations raised serious concerns over tourist safety, accountability and professional standards, while also affecting the livelihood of registered adventure tour operators and trained local ski instructors.
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Ahead of the upcoming winter tourism season, ATO Gulmarg urged the department to conduct a verification and inspection drive and take strict action against those found operating without valid registration or authorisation.
It also called for effective regulatory measures to ensure that only duly registered and authorised operators are allowed to conduct skiing and snowboarding activities in Gulmarg.
The association said proper regulation of adventure tourism activities was essential to safeguard tourists and protect the interests of genuine local tourism stakeholders. (KNS)
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