In a letter addressed to CEC Rajiv Kumar, the association highlighted the adverse effects of conducting Lok Sabha polls during the final phase in 2019 on the state’s tourism and hospitality industry
Travel service providers in north India enjoyed a surge in tourists during winter but saw significant booking cancellations owing to less snowfall this year.
The issue arose when the government recently raised special road tax rates, leading to reluctance among commercial vehicles from other states to travel to Himachal. To address this issue, discussions were held between stakeholders and the government, resulting in an effective solution.