Manali, March 14 -- Amid commercial LPG gas constraints, the hotel industry in Manali and Shimla has initiated alternative arrangements to ensure that tourism remain unaffected.

A joint meeting regarding this issue was held at the office of the Manali Hoteliers Association, attended by representatives from the Shimla Hotel Association as well.

Mohinder Seth, President of the Shimla Hoteliers Association, stated that gas supplies have been disrupted due to ongoing West Asia conflicts and global geopolitical conditions, an impact that is being felt across the entire country. As Himachal Pradesh is a prominent tourism state, the hotel industry has requested the government to ensure the availability of commercial gas; however, the situation...