DAKPATHAR RESORTS
Delhi's air woes drive demand for hill getaways, resort stays
Hotels and alternative accommodations are reporting increased bookings from Delhi as air quality deteriorates. Popular destinations for travelers include the hills for cleaner air and cooler weather. Younger travelers are opting for short getaways to leisure destinations nearby. Remote workers are also seeking overseas trips during this polluted period. Overall, there is a noticeable rise in demand for escapes from the city.
Uttarakhand hoteliers seek tax rebates as rains wash out business
Uttarakhand hoteliers face significant losses due to damaged access roads to popular destinations like Dehradun and Mussoorie, resulting in hundreds of cancelled room nights. With roads blocked and zero bookings, hotel associations are requesting government rebates on state GST for the next six months. Mussoorie is unreachable after 14 bridges were damaged, impacting essential supplies and future bookings.
