<h1>Travel Platforms Offer Free Cancellations and Rebooking After Kashmir Tourist Attack Disrupts Regional Tourism Dynamics</h1> Travel booking platforms are preparing for significant cancellations following a terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. Industry aggregators are collaborating with airlines and hotels to offer free date changes and cancellation waivers. Initial observations show flight cancellations increased sevenfold and future bookings dropped by 40%. Tourism sector representatives expressed concern about the potential long-term economic impact on local communities dependent on tourism, which had grown from 3 million visitors in 2020 to 24 million in 2024.