Srinagar, Dec. 16 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government is stepping up measures to rejuvenate the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Christmas and New Year period, while conceding that recent developments have affected tourist inflow.

Addressing reporters at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre here, the Chief Minister said restoring confidence among travellers and stakeholders remains a priority. He said the administration is focused on ensuring that tourism regains momentum in the coming days despite a spate of cancellations triggered by prevailing circumstances.

Omar Abdullah described the forthcoming annual convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India in Srinagar...