Amritsar experienced a significant surge in hotel occupancy on New Year's Eve, driven by a record number of devotees visiting the Golden Temple. Despite cold weather and fog, tourists flocked to the city, exceeding available accommodation. Hoteliers noted this as the largest rush since the pandemic, with expectations of continued high numbers due to extended school vacations. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) implemented arrangements, including extra mats and carpets, to accommodate the influx and manage the cold.