Shimla, Feb. 26 -- The Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholder Association has welcomed the proposed SHE Policy of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department, aimed at strengthening safety measures for women travellers.
Calling it a progressive step, the association said the growing trend of solo women and women-only group travel makes it essential to create a more secure and tourism-friendly environment, particularly in Shimla.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the association said certain long-standing practices in Shimla require urgent reform to improve visitor experience.
It pointed out that Shimla remains the only major tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh where visitors entering the city are frequently followed by guides, porters or ...