Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a key meeting in Delhi to accelerate recovery in India’s tourism sector following recent crises in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 tourists, and subsequent military conflict with Pakistan have severely impacted tourism in the region.
• Travel portal MakeMyTrip reported a 250% rise in cancellations and a 60% drop in bookings to key international markets like Azerbaijan and Turkey in the past week.
• State and central authorities are formulating financial relief measures, promotional campaigns, and stakeholder consultations to rebuild the sector.
• Indian travelers are shifting their preferences to domestic destinations like Ladakh and Goa, and international locations such as Greece, Vietnam, and Malaysia.