From the Editor’s Desk

By: Mar 25th, 2017 12:24 am

Testing Tourism Season

Tourist season is not only restricted only to figures but also provides an opportunity when Himachal receives tourists from across the country and globe. We general relate it to the commercial angle but every tourist season tests potential of this hilly state. Entry points to Himachal should important in the backdrop of tourism sector but no importance has been given to this aspect. The upcoming season will also test the entire system rather than the image of only tourism sector. A simple traffic cop can make or break the image of tourism sector as tourists go back with sweet and bitter memories when they go back. One will forget the time spend in long traffic jams if the traffic system reflects cordial behaviour towards him. A tourist can become Himachal’s brand if he comes across friendly behaviour byb a taxi operator or at a dhaba. Increase in inflow of tourists is not because of our management or attraction but is a result of beautiful picture of Himachal portrayed on Internet. Every tourist visiting Manali can judge about the progress made by Himachal in tourism sector. He will criticise this hilly state at every platform if he doesn’t return satisfied. We should not forget that Himachal would not be the first place for a tourist to visit as he must have explored other tourist destinations in the past.  Has Himachal analysed its tourism management even as some of the places here could be best tourist destinations? One single good experience by nearly two crore tourists visiting Himachal can make them state’s ambassador. Himachal’s priorities will change if we link upcoming tourist season with swacchta abhiyan and local bodies. Tourism in Himachal is seen in the backdrop of few destinations but the state has much more to offer and attract more tourists. There is a need that every department should establish one project keeping in view the tourism potential. It will improve our priorities and help in promoting state’s interest at the national level without any putting any effort.

Thought of the Week

* Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.

-Mahatma Gandhi


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