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Meghalaya Accelerates Cherry Blossom Festival Amid Tourism Decline
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 02:37 PM
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Chief Minister Conrad Lyngdoh has warned of a downturn in tourism as Meghalaya ramps up preparations for its upcoming cherry blossom festival.
The state government of Meghalaya has announced a series of measures to boost the upcoming cherry blossom festival, a key attraction for domestic tourists.
Chief Minister Conrad Lyngdoh highlighted a noticeable decline in tourist arrivals over recent months, urging authorities to intensify promotional efforts.
Preparations include planting additional cherry trees, improving visitor amenities, and coordinating with local tourism boards.
Officials expect the festival to attract visitors from across the Northeast and beyond, potentially reversing the downward trend in tourism.
Chief Minister Conrad Lyngdoh highlighted a noticeable decline in tourist arrivals over recent months, urging authorities to intensify promotional efforts.
Preparations include planting additional cherry trees, improving visitor amenities, and coordinating with local tourism boards.
Officials expect the festival to attract visitors from across the Northeast and beyond, potentially reversing the downward trend in tourism.