Government advisory hitting tourist inflow in Himachal: Assn

Shimla, April 15

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The recent advisory of the state government, making Covid negative report mandatory for tourists from seven heavily hit states has affected the tourist inflow, said Tourism Industry Stakeholders Association president Mohinder Seth.

The tourism industry was slowly heading towards revival due to the free flow of tourists and the stakeholders were getting revenue to meet their expenses but the second wave of Covid has again taken a toll on the industry.

He said up to 65 per cent of the total revenue of the year was generated in the summer from March 15 to July 25. However, this time, 100 per cent advance bookings had been cancelled, he added.

Seth urged the government to charge subsidised tariff for two years for water, property tax, garbage fee and completely abolish demand charges and other fees charged from the hotel industry. — TNS