Srinagar, Dec. 27 -- Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir has infused new hope into the Valley's tourism sector after a challenging year marked by security issues and adverse weather conditions. Several upper areas, including popular tourist destinations such as Gulmarg and Sonamarg, witnessed moderate to heavy snowfall, bringing an end to a prolonged dry spell. The fresh blanket of snow has once again turned these resorts into major attractions, raising expectations of increased tourist arrivals during the winter season.Tourism in the Valley had suffered a severe blow following the April 22 terror attack at the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists and sharply affected visitor confidence at the s...