Tag: note ban deals a blow to Tourism Sector

On a revival mode after the five-month unrest in the Kashmir valley, the state’s tourism sector has again suffered a serious blow due to demonetisation with the number of visiting tourists and honeymoon couples witnessing a sharp decline in the state since November 8. The number of Vaishno Devi pilgrims, too, has come down significantly after the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 old currency notes. To check the declining footfall and encourage tourists, the state Tourism Department and J&K Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) have offered significant discounts for…

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