<p>In the past as well, these countries have issued travel advisories citing the heightened terror threat during the festival season. <br /><br />"Issuing of advisory from different countries is not new. In the past also they did this only to defame our country,” Minister of State for Tourism Sultan Ahmed told a TV channel. <br /><br />"This is a matter affecting ministry of external affairs and home ministry also," he said, adding that the matter would be taken up with the ministries. <br /><br />The advisories have impacted the travel and hospitality industry. According to an estimate, hotels fears cancellations of around 10 to 15 percent of bookings if these advisories are not withdrawn.</p>
<p>In the past as well, these countries have issued travel advisories citing the heightened terror threat during the festival season. <br /><br />"Issuing of advisory from different countries is not new. In the past also they did this only to defame our country,” Minister of State for Tourism Sultan Ahmed told a TV channel. <br /><br />"This is a matter affecting ministry of external affairs and home ministry also," he said, adding that the matter would be taken up with the ministries. <br /><br />The advisories have impacted the travel and hospitality industry. According to an estimate, hotels fears cancellations of around 10 to 15 percent of bookings if these advisories are not withdrawn.</p>