Himachal Pradesh Tourism Faces Challenges Amid US-Israel and Iran Conflict Impact

Tourism stakeholders in Himachal Pradesh, including Manali and Dharamsala, express concerns over the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on foreign tourist arrivals. Disruptions in Middle East airspace, especially Dubai, and flight cancellations are affecting bookings and travel plans. While domestic tourism is expected to remain stable, international arrivals, particularly from Israel, Europe, and the US, may decline, potentially leading to a prolonged slump in the region's tourism economy.