Fake Reels Threaten Nainital Tourism: Hotel Owners Demand Action Against Misleading Content

• Viral social media reels are negatively impacting Nainital's tourism image by exaggerating issues like traffic, crowds, and hotel problems.
• Despite increased social media views, tourist numbers in Nainital have significantly dropped, even during peak seasons like New Year.
• Hotel owners report cancellations due to tourists being misled by negative reels, fearing a bad experience.
• Nainital Hotel Association President, Digvijay Singh Bisht, states fake reels harm tourism across Uttarakhand and other destinations like Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie.
• Business owners urge government action against misleading content creators and promotion of accurate information to protect the tourism industry.

Why It Matters: Exaggerated social media reels are severely damaging Nainital's tourism, leading to cancellations and economic losses.