Mysuru: The government’s decision to do away with the night curfew will give a boost to the beleaguered tourism and hospitality sector, which has been badly hit by the pandemic.
Stakeholders say they expect business to pick up during the Christmas-New Year season, with the only fear being a possible third wave of infections. Many Western countries are already battling a new wave.
Barely 24 hours after the government’s order was issued, on Saturday,… Mysore Saw a crowd of customers. “A day later and there is a clear difference,” said Narayan Gowda, president of the Mysore Hotel Owners Association. “We welcome the move which we hope will help the ailing tourism and hospitality sector.”
Industry stakeholders say there has been an improvement in advance inquiries for week-long holiday packages during Christmas and New Years this year as compared to 2020.
Coorg Homestay Association president BG Ananthasayana said, “We are getting a good number of inquiries, but we are cautious while accepting bookings.” “Last year, the New Year and Christmas holiday season was dull. A similar trend is being observed in homestays in Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga.
Meanwhile, there is a growing demand for the resumption of winter festivities in front of the palace. Stakeholders are demanding more activities to promote tourism not only in Mysore but in all southern districts.
“The winter festival added color to the Christmas-New Year tourism. It attracted a large number of tourists. The government should organize this event this year,” said BS Prashanth, president of the Federation of Mysore Organizations. But he added: “The district administration and the government should not change the decision at the last minute. Mysore should be a 24×7 city. If they want to regularize Christmas and New Year celebrations, they have to take a clear stand today. Otherwise, it will affect tourists and tour organizers.
When contacted, Deputy Commissioner Baghdi Gautam said that as of now no decision has been taken on holding the winter festival.
Stakeholders say they expect business to pick up during the Christmas-New Year season, with the only fear being a possible third wave of infections. Many Western countries are already battling a new wave.
Barely 24 hours after the government’s order was issued, on Saturday,… Mysore Saw a crowd of customers. “A day later and there is a clear difference,” said Narayan Gowda, president of the Mysore Hotel Owners Association. “We welcome the move which we hope will help the ailing tourism and hospitality sector.”
Industry stakeholders say there has been an improvement in advance inquiries for week-long holiday packages during Christmas and New Years this year as compared to 2020.
Coorg Homestay Association president BG Ananthasayana said, “We are getting a good number of inquiries, but we are cautious while accepting bookings.” “Last year, the New Year and Christmas holiday season was dull. A similar trend is being observed in homestays in Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga.
Meanwhile, there is a growing demand for the resumption of winter festivities in front of the palace. Stakeholders are demanding more activities to promote tourism not only in Mysore but in all southern districts.
“The winter festival added color to the Christmas-New Year tourism. It attracted a large number of tourists. The government should organize this event this year,” said BS Prashanth, president of the Federation of Mysore Organizations. But he added: “The district administration and the government should not change the decision at the last minute. Mysore should be a 24×7 city. If they want to regularize Christmas and New Year celebrations, they have to take a clear stand today. Otherwise, it will affect tourists and tour organizers.
When contacted, Deputy Commissioner Baghdi Gautam said that as of now no decision has been taken on holding the winter festival.
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