According to officials, of the 100% occupancy, 60% were locals, 30% domestic tourists and 10% foreigners. The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. Contact Mushtaq Group of Hotels on Messenger. He can be arrested after the quarantine period is over, he said. President of J&K Hoteliers Club Gulmarg chapter, Mushtaq Chaya said his hotel witnessed 60-70% occupancy. Copyright © 2020 DailyExcelsior All Rights Reserved. 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Mushtaq Chaya, the Chairman of Kashmir Hoteliers Club, has recently urged for government’s help to redevelop the ailing tourism sector of the state. As a subscriber, you will have full access to all of our Newsletters and News Bulletins. Last Updated: 02nd January 2020 10:41 AM JAMMU, Apr 17: Police today booked Mushtaq Chaya, Chairman Mushtaq Group of Hotels for violating lockdown conditions and fleeing from Bhatindi to Srinagar, reportedly using an official vehicle. Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya Founder Chairman from a business back ground happens to be a leading Forest Less... See More. But the escalation in tension … Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya, who owns a chain of hotels in Srinagar and Gulmarg, allegedly defied government orders and travelled along with a few persons from Jammu’s Red Zone to Srinagar “clandestinely.” He reached his Srinagar residence late yesterday evening, sending security establishment into a tizzy. Facebook … He and his family’s shifting to a quarantine centre will be decided in the morning depending upon the report from the medical team”, he said. But he has to be quarantined for two weeks first”, he said. JAMMU, Apr 17: Police today booked Mushtaq Chaya, Chairman Mushtaq Group of Hotels for violating lockdown conditions and fleeing from Bhatindi to Srinagar, reportedly using an official vehicle. "The business is almost zero right now", Chaya said. Aqil Neudo, owner of Neudo hotel, said he registered 50% occupancy with a majority being domestic tourists from Maharashtra. Chaya also urged the administration to provide full support to the Hotel owners in this hour of crisis. Mushtaq Group Of Hotels is one of the leading group with a chain of hotels as Grand Mumtaz in Kashmir Valley, Jehlum Resorts in winter capital Jammu And prime locations in New-Delhi. Also read: Jammu and Kashmir: High level meeting in Home Ministry to review security . About See All. The occupancy in hotels was about 98% as all the rooms were occupied. “It is a good sign. Soon after the meeting culminated, hotelier and Chairperson of PHD Chamber of Commerce in Kashmir, Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya said that they are hopeful that the lease will be extended. 171 check-ins. Joe Biden's presidential inauguration: As Indian as it can get! President of J&K Hoteliers Club Gulmarg chapter, Mushtaq Chaya said his hotel witnessed 60-70% occupancy. "The hotel industry never recovered after the advisory, though the government did withdraw the advisory later, but that did not help infuse confidence among the tourists for returning to the Valley," Mushtaq Chaya, Chairman J&K Hoteliers Club, told IANS. J&K Hoteliers Club Chairman Mushtaq Chaya said they are hopeful of good tourist arrivals for winter and spring season. Mushtaq Group Of Hotels is one of the leading group with chain of hotels as Grand Mumtaz in Kashmir Valley, Jehlum Resorts in winter capital Jammu and prime locations in New-Delhi. SRI NAGAR: Tourism marked a turnaround in Kashmir Valley with hospitality managers reporting over 80% occupancy on New Year’s day on Wednesday. Chaya owns hotels in Jammu and Srinagar and his Facebook profile mentions that he is chairman of the PHD Chamber of Commerce in Kashmir. Executive Presidents of the bank Arun Gandotra, G N Teli and Sunil Gupta, Presidents Rajni Saraf, Ashraf Ali and Chetan Paljor, Special Secretary to CMD Karanjit Singh, Vice Presidents, office bearers of hoteliers’ associations and other officers of … Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, told Excelsior that FIR has been lodged against Chaya by Jammu Police for violating lockdown. chairman, mushtaq group of hotels and head phd chamber of commerce and industries,jk chapter, mushtaq chaya talks about present business and investment scenario in kashmir in a freewheeling interview with mukeet akmali. Business leaders of Kashmir: Meet Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya Srinagar, June 2 (2007): Managing Director, Hotel Grand Mumtaz and Classic Plywood Industry, Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya, believes that there is no short cut to success and nobody can become a millionaire overnight. Mushtaq Chaya, chairman of the J&K Hoteliers’ Club, an umbrella body of four- and five-star hotels in Kashmir pointed out that tourism had started picking up in 2017, but again got hit in 2018 following the agitation over plans to abrogate Article 370 and Article 35A. Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya was re-elected as Chairman with Zahoor Ahmed Tramboo and Baldev Singh Raina as the Co-Chairmen for the ensuing year. “Since it was late and for the night he has been put under home quarantine. Follow us for updates, Telangana health worker dies after Covid jab, official says no vaccine link, Indian military team to leave for Russia soon to train on S-400 missiles, Opinions can change, says CJI Bobde; defends farm panel, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu top 3 states in Niti Innovation Index. We have put in all COVID-19 SoPs in place to ensure safety of the travellers. The Himalayan slopes at Gulmarg are laden with snow, attracting travellers and locals alike and all local hotels reported advance bookings for new year. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! With domestic and foreign tourists joined by Kashmiris making a beeline to the ski resorts at Gulmarg in North Kashmir, hopes of the revival of the hotel sector, which has stagnated since August when the special status was abrogated, looked bright. Chaya said the situation has never been this bad even at the peak of militancy during 1990s. Our efforts to uplift hotel industry in Kashmir with world class standards has given this gift to the people of the state and … To quote Chaya while speaking to KNS, he said, “People associated with the tourism sector are trying hard to get tourists here but domestic tourists are reluctant to leave home due to Covid. The scheme to support the business of hotels and guest houses is one of the outcomes of those engagements. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Srinagar, Nov 25: The Annual Members’ Meeting of the Kashmir Chapter of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry took place on Saturday, at Hotel Radisson. Chairman JK Hoteliers Club, Mushtaq Chaya expressed sadness over the incident and expressed full sympathy to the owner. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. Hoteliers, however, said internet blockade has dampened the spirits of travellers. www.knskashmir.com/Financial-Commissioner-launches-JandK-Bank-s-schem…   |  A+A A-. We had some people, who spend the night in open because all hotels were booked,” he said. Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhry, said that Chaya has been put under home quarantine along with his family at Nishat. Chaya said the … At least domestic tourists are returning. 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