Dimapur, June 1 (EMN): Tour operators of Nagaland, in a meeting held recently at Hotel Japfü in Kohima, decided to form an association with the nomenclature of Nagaland Association of Tour Operators (NATO).
An update from the organisation stated that the members had deliberated on the tourism scenario in the state and Northeast India and the much needed association in the state. Besides the challenges faced by the travel and hospitality industry post Covid pandemic, members of the newly formed association pledged to work and promote Nagaland into a sustainable and eco-tourism destination.
Meanwhile, the members elected its office bearers for a term of four years led by Kejaroko Pieru as president, Vimeto Vakha as vice president, Veluzo Tetseo as general secretary, Limasunep Alinger as assistant general secretary, Khriesinuo Ngacu as treasurer, and Veshehu Kezo as information and publicity secretary.
Report also stated that the organisation aims to develop and promote tourism and travel industry in Nagaland with the highest standards of service, ethics and professionalism; look into the welfare of the travel and hospitality local stakeholders and to protect them from exploitations; explore avenues and opportunities to benefit local communities through sustainable tourism; and facilitate the inflow of tourist into the state of Nagaland with regards to formalities, logistics and experiences.
Besides, it aims to organise capacity building and HRD programmes, publicity, attend conventions and marketing platforms, awareness and advocacies for stakeholders and local communities.
The organisation further aims to support policies and implementation and make representations to promote and develop tourism.