/ Posted on 12 April, 2021 16:13
Green shoots sprouting in India’s domestic tourism market has been curtailed by renewed restrictions to stem a resurgence in Covid-19 cases, leaving hospitality players bracing for a fresh blow to their businesses.
With destinations like New Delhi imposing a night curfew and Mumbai announcing a weekend lockdown, business sentiments have nosedived.
Renewed lockdowns and curfews derail
India’s tourism recovery; tourists thronging Taj Mahal in April 2021 pictured
“The domestic market that had started to pick up is going to witness a downturn again,” said Sanzeev Bhatia, vice president and general manager, The Metropolitan Hotel and Spa in New Delhi.
Hospitality associations across Maharashtra hold silent protests on closure of operations By TBM Staff | Mumbai
Hospitality associations across Maharashtra including the FHRAI, HRAWI, NRAI, AHAR and other local Associations organised statewide silent protests earlier today against the Maharashtra Governmentâs recent Break The Chain order.
Organised under the United Hospitality Forum of Maharashtra (UHF), the Associations initiated campaign #MissionRoziRoti to highlight the Hospitality industryâs desperate bid for survival. Lakhs of restaurant participated in the silent protest with their employees standing outside the establishments holding placards. The campaign #MissionRoziRoti has gained momentum on social media with several restaurateurs and hoteliers in the State posting pictures, messages, and videos showing support and solidarity to the campaign.
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Explained: How fresh Covid curbs may be a death knell for hospitality sector
With many states imposing localised lockdowns and night curfews, restaurants and similar establishments in the country are again staring at an existential crisis. Some experts say that the fresh Covid-19 curbs could be a final blow to many hospitality sector businesses.
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India s vast hspitality sector is seriously worried after many state governments have imposed fresh Covid-19 curbs like night curfews. (Photo: Reuters/Representational image)
It has been less than six months since the struggling hospitality sector found some footing after bearing the brunt of the strict nationwide lockdown for most parts of 2020. The sector suffered massive losses due to the stringent eight-month lockdown that was imposed to contain the pandemic’s first wave in India.
Jewellers urge CM to allow operations on festival days
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Restaurant owners stage silent protests across Maharashtra opposing restrictions
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Restaurant owners stage silent protests across Maharashtra opposing restrictions
Jewellers and restaurant and mall owners have urged the State government to relax the restrictions imposed in view of the rising COVID-19 cases to protect jobs and ensure livelihood for millions.
The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) on Thursday wrote to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray urging him to allow jewellers to operate on Gudi Padwa and other summer festival days as well as during the wedding season of April-June.