Srinagar, March 12 -- In a development being widely welcomed as a long-overdue breakthrough for tourism professionals in the Gulmarg region, the Office of the Assistant Director Tourism, Gulmarg has initiated a structured and phased process for the conversion of Valley Guide licence holders into the Tourist Guide category. This reform was initiated by Tahir Mohi-Ud-Din Wani, Assistant Director Tourism, Gulmarg, who, upon assuming charge, undertook a comprehensive verification exercise of registered service providers under the relevant provisions of the J&K Tourist Trade Act. During the exercise, the sector was found to be affected by long-pending irregularities, including registrations held in the names of deceased persons, government emp...