Umiam, May 6 -- Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said that tourism in Meghalaya can succeed only when every stakeholder works together as part of a larger ecosystem.
"Tourism cannot succeed through the efforts of the government alone, nor through the efforts of individual hotel owners, taxi operators, restaurant owners, or other stakeholders working in isolation. Tourism thrives only when every stakeholder plays their part," Sangma said, addressing the Empowerment of Tourism Champions of Meghalaya event at Orchid Lake here in Meghalaya.
Despite challenges, the Chief Minister said, Meghalaya has made a strong beginning in building a robust tourism ecosystem.
Describing the programme as an important milestone in Meghalaya's touris...