Tag: tourist places in himachal

A seminar on “role of media in tourism development” was organized by Himachal Pradesh Journalist Union (HPJU) here today which was sponsored by Manali Hoteliers’ Association. Detailed discussion was held on various ways of promotion of tourism in Himachal Pradesh. It was decided that a vision document for development of tourism will be prepared based on this seminar. President of the HPJU and senior journalist Dr Shashi Bhooshan said that tourism is important for economic, social and cultural development of the society. He said tourism will help increase the income sources of the people of the state. Saying that tourists are able to see only those limited places in the state which were being visited 30-40 years ago, he expressed his concern over the development of the new and hidden places of the state. He added that state has a vast tourism potential if new places are explored and opened for tourists. Dr Shashi Bhooshan emphasized upon the development of temples, lakes, dresses, dishes and forts of the state. He said that on the line of Rohtang pass, ski slopes of Chanshal, Chuddhar, Srikhand, Kinner Kailash and Muraldanda should be developed. He further added that media should play its vital role in reaching out to the people to promote these places and increase the tourism in the state. Anup Thakur, president, Manali Hoteliers’ Association, who was the chief guest of the seminar, said that moral duty of the hoteliers was not limited to construction of hotels and restaurants, but they should contribute towards development of that area. Thakur said that organizing this seminar was important for the development of the tourism. He said local residents can benefit from tourism directly if they offer better services to the tourists. Saying that media put direct impact on the tourism, therefore media should