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• Wonderla reports revenue of Rs 482.78 crore for FY25

  The amusement park chain saw a record number of footfalls—30.49 lakh visitors—across its parks in Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad and Bhubaneshwar, stated a release issued by the company.

  

• Uttarakhand CM meets MoEFCC seeking clearance for key tourism projects

  Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, seeking approvals for key projects including a hydroelectric project, a ropeway to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, and the revival of Chaurasi Kutiya. Dhami also requested financial assistance to combat forest fires. Additionally, the "House of Himalayas" store was inaugurated at Jolly Grant Airport to promote local products.

  

• Ode Spa launches third airport retreat in Hyderabad

  With this opening, the brand reinforces its commitment to making wellness an essential and accessible part of the travel experience, said a release issued by Ridhira Group.

  

• Focus to modernise operations, make ITDC a globally competitive brand: Mugdha Sinha

  The newly appointed managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation brings over two decades of vast experience across governance and administration.

  

• Pahalgam terror attack: India shuts over half of tourist spots in Kashmir in security review

  More than half of Kashmir's tourist spots have been shut down as India tightens security following a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam that left 26 Hindu holidaymakers dead. The attackers, reportedly from Pakistan, targeted victims based on their religion, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

  

• Tourists cancelling J&K trips may choose NE instead: Travel agents

  The travel agents said they had booked slots for Jammu & Kashmir trips in May, and are now bearing the brunt of losses from pre-booked arrangements.

  

• Tourism industry of Ladakh feels pinch of Pahalgam attack; questions travel advisories

  Ladakh’s tourism industry has voiced objections against mentioning Ladakh, in travel advisories issued by major countries of the world.

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• Pahalgam goes from 'mini-Switzerland' to ghost town in an instant; tourism, local businesses brace for worse

  The devastating terror attack in Pahalgam has crippled the local tourism industry, leaving businesses in distress. The attack, one of the deadliest since the 2019 Pulwama strike, has led to cancelled bookings and widespread fear, threatening the livelihoods of countless workers dependent on tourism.

  

• Exodus, booking cancellations: Pahalgam terror strike an attack on J-K tourism

  Thousands of tourists began leaving Kashmir on Wednesday, a day after 26 people were killed by terrorists at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in Anantnag district.

  

• Tourism industry expresses solidarity with J&K; To help the sector recover from tragedy quickly as possible

  While tourism in the Kashmir valley is bound to face reversals in the short term because of the safety and security concerns, the travel and tourism industry across the country extended all help to make the recovery faster.

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• Delhi Airport faces chaos as 250 flights delayed due to runway closure and wind shift; Passengers report average delay of 24 minutes

  Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced significant flight delays, impacting over 250 flights on Monday. The delays were attributed to the closure of a runway for instrument landing system upgrades since April 8th, compounded by unusual wind patterns. Passengers expressed frustration over extended wait times, urging better scheduling and communication from airlines.