Meghalaya tourism hit as 90% hotel and homestay bookings cancelled

The Times of India reports that nearly 90% of all hotel and homestay reservations in Meghalaya have been cancelled, creating an abrupt freeze in the state's tourism economy. The cancellations span both the capital Shillong and other popular destinations such as Cherrapunji and Mawlynnong, affecting a wide range of accommodation providers. Local business owners and tourism operators are confronting immediate revenue losses and uncertainty about when demand will return. State officials have acknowledged the sharp downturn but have not yet disclosed specific relief measures. The situation underscores the vulnerability of Meghalaya’s tourism‑dependent communities to sudden market shocks.