Srinagar, Nov. 29 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that the region's tourism sector has faced a challenging year due to low footfall and is now banking heavily on a good spell of snowfall in December to revive arrivals.

Speaking to the media, CM Abdullah noted that a dry November has affected destinations. However, he added that steady tourist inflow continues, and fresh snowfall is expected to boost arrivals across the valley significantly.

"Wherever there are business-to-business relations, it is expected that people associated with the tourism industry will benefit. The biggest factor contributing to tourism is promotion and marketing... This year has not been easy for us when it comes to tourism. Be...