<h1>Tourism corporation chairman challenges government's outsourcing decision for 14 loss-making hotels without board consultation</h1> The state tourism corporation chairman requested the government to review its decision to outsource 14 loss-making hotels to private entities under operation and maintenance model. The chairman stated that the corporation's board was not consulted and urged conducting feasibility studies before proceeding. The 14 hotels are located across various districts. The chairman argued the corporation is financially sustainable with annual turnover exceeding Rs 100 crore and has cleared Rs 40 crore in old liabilities. He claimed turnover could reach Rs 200 crore with proper renovation funding from the government.