According to the new structure announced on Thursday, Riyaz A. Shahdad has been appointed senior vice president, Tariq Ghani as junior vice president, Abdul Wahid Malik as secretary general, Mukhtar A. Shah as joint secretary general, Naseera A. Khan as finance secretary, and Murad Kapra as joint finance secretary.

 

Veteran hotelier Sardar Narinder Singh has been named founder chairman, while Zahoor A. Trumboo and Mohd Afzal Parray will serve as patron and mentor, respectively, a statement from the club said.

 

The newly constituted executive committee includes Jyotsana Suri and Omer Trumboo as advisors, besides Latif A. Bhat, Farooq A. Hafiz, Akib Chaya, M. Shafi Trumboo, Manzoor A. Burza, Amir Gunna, Sadam Zaroo, Aatif Yaqeen, Manzoor A. Shah, Mubi Shaw, Tariq Hafiz, Javed Anim, Khawar Jeelani, Sajad Makaya, Hayat Bhat, Hussain Khan, A.B. Majeed Sofi, Khalid Sheikh, Usman Shahdad, Manzoor Wagnoo, Naseem Chaya, Shabir Bazaz, Manzoor Khan, Zahoor A. Khan, Aazad Malik, Aadil Shah, Asma and Nayeem Putoo as members.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Chaya said the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir has started witnessing signs of recovery after suffering a major setback following last year's tragic attack in Pahalgam.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

 

"Last year we faced a tragic incident in Pahalgam which temporarily derailed the tourism sector and affected confidence among visitors. However, tourism has now started reviving and we are seeing encouraging signs of recovery," Chaya said.

 

He stressed the need to collectively sustain the momentum and continue promoting the region as a safe and welcoming destination, adding that tourism is the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir's economy, providing livelihoods to thousands of families.

 

"The revival of tourism will not only help the hospitality sector but also transporters, artisans, traders and several allied sectors dependent on visitors," he said.

 

Chaya emphasised that tourism growth must go hand in hand with environmental protection, as preserving the region's fragile ecology is crucial for long-term sustainability.

 

"Jammu and Kashmir's natural beauty is our greatest asset. We have to protect our environment, maintain cleanliness and encourage responsible tourism practices," he added.

 

The newly elected president also urged all stakeholders, including the government, tourism players and local communities, to work collectively to strengthen the tourism sector and reinforce confidence among visitors. (KNS)