The Meghalaya Tourism Development Forum (MTDF) has called for collective dialogue on tourism regulations in the state, expressing concerns over the recent decision by the All-Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) to restrict or ban tourist vehicles from outside the state from plying in rural tourism destinations.

The MTDF believes that such restrictions could hamper the growth of tourism in Meghalaya, which has been promoted as a scenic destination with a focus on warmth and seamless experience for visitors. The forum argues that any obstacles to tourist movement could discourage many visitors from visiting the state.

“With utmost respect, we submit that such measures set an undesirable precedent and may inadvertently hamper the growth of tourism in our State. Tourists visit

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