Tangmarg: All Tourism stakeholders and traders in Tangmarg on wednesday, expressed strong appreciation for the ongoing efforts of Jammu & Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and MLA Gulmarg Farooq Ahmad Shah, in promoting and revitalising tourism across the Kashmir. The traders particularly thanked the Chief Minister for personally visiting different states of India to promote Kashmir as a safe and attractive tourist destination. They said these outreach efforts, meetings with tour operators, travel associations and participation in tourism events across the country have played a crucial role in reviving tourism and changing perceptions about Kashmir. They also lauded the Lieutenant Governor for ensuring a secure and tourist-friendly environment, stating that peace and stability have been key factors behind the record number of tourist arrivals witnessed in recent times. Highlighting Tangmarg’s role as the gateway to Gulmarg, the traders said the surge in tourist inflow has positively impacted hotels, transporters, guides, ponywalas, shopkeepers and other allied sectors. They expressed hope that the government would continue its focus on sustainable tourism development and further promotion of lesser-known destinations. The press conference were held by President's ATV association, Gulmarg market, north Kashmir's Travel agents association, Snow mobile association and tourist guide gulmarg