Port Blair, Feb 09: The Andaman Association of Tour Operators has expressed sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister Mr. NarendraModi, Mr. G.Kishen Reddy, Union Minister, Tourism, Art and Culture, GoI, Chief Secretary A&N Administration, BJP National Secretary Mr. Y Satya Kumar, and all tourism stakeholders for their effort and support in resuming the tourism activities in A&N Islands.
AATO President Mr. M. Vinod in a sigh of relief said, Tourism is the backbone of our Islands and in the last 02 years the industry has suffered a huge setback due to COVID. Now that the COVID situation is under control, it is the right time to resume tourism operations.
Earlier, the AATO delegation had met Chief Secretary Mr. JitendraNarain and requested to open all tourist spots. The administration agreed on the opening of touristsspots gradually.
Now that all tourism activities are permitted, Mr. M. Vinod has expressed sincere gratitude to Chief Secretary for all his efforts.
Earlier, a joint delegation of tourism stakeholders had also met Mr. Y.Satya Kumar, National Secretary, BJP and in-charge of A&N Islands on Sunday.
Mr. M. Vinod reiterated that the safety of Islanders and tourists is of utmost importance and advised all tourism stakeholders to follow COVID appropriate guidelines.
