Using tourism as a tool against terrorism

• Bollywood stars and tour operators are collaborating to restore confidence after the J&K attack.

• The Ministry of External Affairs is appealing to countries that issued travel advisories, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada.

• Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has requested that these advisories be removed and consider the impact on the economy in J&K.

• The J&K government and the Centre are likely to launch joint campaigns to revive tourism in Kashmir.

• Actor Atul Kulkarni and Sunil Shetty advocate for people not to cancel their trips to Kashmir.

• National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq states that the J&K government is working to reach out to tourism stakeholders and the film industry.