Gulmarg October 13 (KNS):  Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) on Thursday held a threadbare meeting with representatives of various service providers at Gulmarg.

The meeting was aimed to discuss problems tourists are facing while availing services at Gulmarg and also look for the viable solutions for their memorable trips.

The TAAK delegation comprised of former Presidents Peerzada Fiayaz Ahmad , Farooq A Kuthoo and Secretary General Sajad Ahmad Kralyari.

From Gulmarg President Sumo Stand Tangmarg Riyaz Ahmad, President Pony Association Gulmarg ( A )Basheer Ahmad, President Pony Association Gulmarg (B) Ghulam Ghulam Rasool, President All Terrain Vehicles Association (ATVs ) Zahoor Ahmad, Vice President Guides Association Javed Ahmad besides others were present.

TAAK raised various concerns with the representatives and urged them to work in tandem with various stakeholders and government authorities for smooth and hassle-free services to the tourists.

The representatives of these service providers also highlighted some of the issues including lack parking area for Srinagar bound vehicles, lack of parking point for ponies, allowing only registered guides to operate in and around Gulmarg.

TAAK Deligation encouraged the participants of the meeting to practice ethical trade practices and take extreme care while dealing with the Tourists.

TAAK also urged upon them to take into consideration the eco sensitivities of the area and take care of the eco fragile locales of Gulmarg

TAAK delegation assured them that their genuine demands would be taken up with the higher authorities so that tourists visiting Gulmarg don’t face any difficulties.(KNS)