Srinagar, March 6: In another major merger, Kashmir’s two major hotel and restaurant associations – Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Association and (KHARA) Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Owners Federation (KHAROF) have announced their merger today.
In a statement issued to Ziraat Times, the new group said, “It gives us immense pleasure to make public and inform the trade fraternity, including Tourism Industry, in particular the members of hospitality sector that Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Association and Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Owners Federation have merged together.”
“This is a significant move. In a joint meeting of the office bearers of KHARA and KHAROF was held at KHARA office on March 4, 2023, it was unanimously resolved to work in tandem under one banner for the better interests of hospitality sector. Realizing the fact that the entire hospitality sector, in prevailing crisis, is faced with toughest challenges, therefore, both the organizations have pledged to work unitedly in seeking immediate attention and intervention from the powers that be”, the statement further said.
“It was also decided that the modalities in regard to this unification and future course of action, shall be worked out with mutual consent and make public accordingly. The meeting appreciated the role of the office bearers and the past presidents of both the organizations who have been instrumental for forging this unity”, the statement added saying that a formal MoU, in this behalf, was signed by the office bearers of both The organizations.
