PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI) organized the 2nd edition of PHD Golf Tourism Conclave and Tournament from 22-23 September 2018 at Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir with a focus to position India on the international Golf Tourism map. 

PHD Golf Tourism Conclave was held on 22 September 2018 at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) and brought on one platform all the relevant stakeholders– the Government and the private sector to discuss issues and opportunities for promotion of Golf Tourism in India. 

While inaugurating the Conclave, Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Ganai (IAS), Advisor to Governor, Govt. of J&K said that the event will go a long way in promoting tourism in the State. To promote Golf as a niche tourism product and also position J&K as a preferred golfing destination in the region is important. He said that the Governor’s administration is keen to develop tourism infrastructure in the State to ensure that the visitors have a safe and comfortable stay. 

The occasion was also graced by Mr. B. Venkatesham (IAS), Secretary- Department of Tourism, Govt. of Telangana; Mr. Farooq A Shah (IAS), Secretary, Department of PHE I&FC, Govt. of J&K; Mr. Masarat Hashim, Dy. Director, J&K Tourism; Mr. Illiya Dekov, Counsellor- Head of Trade & Economic Affairs, Embassy of Bulgaria in India; Mr. Alexis Bossuyt, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Govt. of Flanders; Mr. Pawas Prasoon, Assistant Director, India Tourism Delhi; and Mr. Rameshwar Prasad, Member, Bharatiya Janata Party. 

While welcoming the delegates, Mr. Anil Khaitan, President, PHDCCI said that India has the strength to provide round the year tourism and with Golf becoming a growing sport worldwide, there are immense opportunities for the growth of Golf Tourism in India. 

Also present from PHDCCI were Mr. Mukesh Gupta, Chairman- Tourism Committee; Mr. Mushtaq Chaya, Chairman- Kashmir Committee; Mr. Rajan Sehgal, Co–Chairman- Tourism Committee; Mr. A P Vicky Shaw, Chairman- Tourism, Kashmir Committee; Mr. Nasir Shah, Co-Chairman- Tourism, Kashmir Committee; Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General; Mr. Yogesh Srivastav, Principal Director. 

The representatives of different States- Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana, Delhi and Countries- Thailand, Bulgaria gave a presentation highlighting Golf Tourism and related infrastructure at their respective places. 

During the Conclave, a Panel Discussion on ‘Positioning India on the international Golf Tourism Map’ was also organized which was moderated by Mr. Rajan Sehgal, President, India Golf Tourism Association & Co–Chairman- Tourism Committee, PHDCCI. 

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