In a strategic move to enhance service quality and rejuvenate underperforming assets, the Himachal Pradesh government has approved the running 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 first approved in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and later formalised during the HPTDC Board of Directors meeting. The plan is intended to revive these struggling properties and elevate the overall tourist experience in the state. Officials stated that the measure would ensure improved upkeep, customer service, and efficient management, alleviating the financial burden on HPTDC.

The Principal Secretary (Tourism) has instructed the Managing Director of HPTDC to implement the plan within three months. Among the hotels identified for O&M are: Hotel Hill Top Swarghat, Hotel Lakeview Bilaspur, Hotel Apple Blossom Fagu, Hotel Shivalik Parwanoo, and Kashmir House Dharamshala, along with nine others in prime tourist locations. The government anticipates that this move will raise operational standards, attract more visitors, and stimulate tourism-driven economic growth in Himachal Pradesh, ultimately positioning the state as a more competitive destination.