Himachal to Lease 14 Loss-Making Hotels for Tourism Boost

In a strategic move to enhance tourism and address operational inefficiencies, the Himachal Pradesh government has approved the leasing of 14 loss-making hotels operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) on an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) basis.

The decision was formalised during an HPTDC Board meeting following its initial approval in a cabinet session chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. These properties, spread across prime tourist destinations, have been underperforming financially. 

Key Highlights

• Himachal to lease 14 HPTDC hotels on O&M basis to improve services
• Move aims to reduce losses and boost tourism-driven growth
• Plan to be implemented within 3 months under the government directive

The selected hotels for outsourcing include Hotel Hill Top Swarghat, Hotel Lakeview Bilaspur, Hotel Apple Blossom Fagu, Hotel Shivalik Parwanoo, and Kashmir House Dharamshala, among others. According to tourism officials, this move will ensure better upkeep, higher service standards, and a more compelling visitor experience. The Principal Secretary (Tourism) has instructed the HPTDC Managing Director to implement the leasing plan within three months.

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By offloading operational responsibilities, the state aims to reduce financial strain on HPTDC, attract more tourists, and drive tourism-led economic growth. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader efforts to revive underutilized tourism assets and foster sustainable development across Himachal Pradesh.