J&K Tourism & Allied Business Forum unites entire industry

Srinagar, Oct 14: In a landmark development, Jammu and Kashmir’s travel, tourism, hospitality, and allied sectors have formally come together under a single platform — the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism and Allied Business Forum.

This initiative marks a new era of collaboration among leading associations, industry stakeholders, and seasoned professionals to collectively strengthen and promote tourism across the region, said a press release.

The forum announced its office bearers, managing committee members, and sub-committees. Mushtaq Chaya has been appointed as Chairman, supported by  Mushtaq Burza as Vice Chairman I and  Gouhar Maqbool as Vice Chairman II.  Wahid Malik will serve as Secretary General, with Manzoor Pakthoon as Joint Secretary.

The position of Treasurer has been assigned to Aqib Chaya, with Murad Kapra as Joint Treasurer. Publicity and media responsibilities will be handled by  Javid Burza and  Nasir Shah. A notable feature of the forum’s formation is the leadership of  Tariq Gani, who has been appointed Convenor, and  Sameer Baktoo, appointed as Co-Convenor, said a press release.

“They will play a central role in coordinating the forum’s activities, facilitating communication among member associations, and ensuring the smooth execution of strategic initiatives aimed at promoting tourism and allied sectors across Jammu and Kashmir.”

Advisors to the committee include the Chairperson Jyotsna Suri (FICCI) and Omar Tramboo (Khyber Hotels), who will serve as key advisors, bringing their extensive expertise and insights from the national and regional tourism and hospitality industry to guide the forum’s initiatives. The formation of the forum reflects a unified vision to bring together the entire tourism and allied business ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir under one platform.