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Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Tourist footfall dips, hoteliers offer 20% discount in Dharamshala
In the wake of a sharp decline in tourism after India-Pakistan tension post Operation Sindoor, hoteliers in Dharamshala have announced a 20% discount to attract visitors back to the region. The Hotel and Restaurant Association, Dharamshala, while condemning the Pahalgam (J&K) attack, said the act of violence raised concerns among travellers across the country and abroad. 'We want to assure all tourists that Dharamshala and the entire Himachal region remain completely peaceful and safe,' said Ashwani Bamba, president of Hotel and Restaurant Association, Dharamshala. Hoteliers in Dharamshala said that a wave of cancellations was seen following the recent escalation in hostilities between India and Pakistan. Traditionally, the peak tourism season in Himachal Pradesh begins around May 21. However, this year, hotel occupancy has plummeted and remains at around 30% currently, as many tourists remain apprehensive about traveling amid the prevailing tensions. 'This is typically the time of year when hotels are fully booked,' said a representative of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Dharamshala. 'But due to the current situation, we are seeing an unusually low tourist footfall.' 'We urge tourists not to cancel or postpone their bookings,' the association said. As bookings begin to recover, hoteliers in Dharamshala reported a hotel occupancy of 40% last Saturday. They anticipate occupancy to remain between 40–45% through the remaining days of May, with expectations that it could rise to over 70% by June.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J&K police raids 13 locations in Doda following Pahalgam terror attack
J&K police raids 13 locations in Doda NEW DELHI: On Monday morning, Jammu and Kashmir police conducted raids at 13 locations across the Doda district in a bid to dismantle terrorist hideouts and take action against individuals connected to terror activities. The raids come in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack , which claimed the lives of 26 people, including a Nepalese national, and left many others injured. This attack has heightened security concerns across the region. Previously, the Srinagar Police had carried out extensive searches at multiple locations in the city, targeting the residences of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and associates of banned terrorist outfits. These searches were conducted as part of ongoing investigations related to cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). In total, Srinagar Police searched the homes of 63 individuals, adhering to legal procedures and conducting the operations in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses. The aim was to seize weapons, documents, and digital devices for evidence collection and intelligence gathering to prevent further terrorist activities. Meanwhile, the impact of the Pahalgam attack has been felt in the local economy. Rakesh Wazir, president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association in Katra, reported that the attack has led to a significant decline in tourism. "Approximately 35 to 37 percent of bookings have been canceled, and the number of pilgrims for the yatra has dropped from 45,000 to just 20,000 to 22,000," Wazir told ANI. The nation continues to mourn the tragic loss of 26 lives, gunned down by terrorists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22. The attack has led to heightened security measures and diplomatic responses amid ongoing tensions between neighboring countries.
