Mysore/Belagavi: The tourism and hospitality sector is showing early signs of revival after the easing of the lockdown. But the industry has dashed its hopes due to the experience of the past one year.
Barring Kodagu, all districts have seen a boom in business, with popular resorts, lodges and homestays, reopening with 50 per cent capacity from June 21.
The state government’s unit Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR) is set to reopen its doors for tourists from Monday. JLR President MA Appanna told STOI that only food and accommodation will be provided to the visitors and only 50 per cent facilities will be used due to the COVID protocol. “Visitors can stay and relax in lodges inside the forest areas,” he said. He said that unless the government gives permission, there will be no safari.
The forest department has resumed jungle safaris in MM Hills in Dandeli and Chamarajanagar in Uttara Kannada. monsoon Increasing tourist rush towards Cascades and Hill Stations. Inquiries are being made for resorts and homestays in Dandeli, Chikmagalur, Sakleshpur, Hampi and some other destinations. The department plans to promote lesser-known waterfalls because it believes many people are interested in exploring sites that are not too crowded.
Heritage sites have also been prepared to welcome visitors. Major attraction of Dandeli Water sports will start in a few days. Rahul Bawaji, the owner of a homestay here, said that in the last one week many people had inquired.
Suresh Chengappa, owner of Honey Valley and Chingara Homestay in Kodagu, said he had received around 10 calls since June 15, mostly from researchers. “We will start hosting the guests after the permission of the district administration. Apart from the natural scenery, the waterfalls here are a major attraction.”
Inayat Khan, a tour and travel operator, said that from July 1, Chikkamagaluru will see visitors with further easing of restrictions. In the last 15 days, his agency has received several calls from people wanting to visit waterfalls, go trekking and stay in the forest. He said that business would reach normalcy only after the temples of the area were opened for the devotees.
Tourist Activities in All Five Tiger Reserves Karnataka The shutdown continues, while Madhya Pradesh resumed them three weeks ago. National Tiger Conservation Authority Reserves and parks have been allowed to open after consultation with local authorities.
SR Natesh, Director Bandipur Tiger Reserve and the National Park, said that it was closed from April 28 due to the restrictions of Kovid. Spread over parts of Bandipur, Chamarajanagar and Mysore In the districts, an annual footfall of around 2 lakhs is generally observed. Mysuru was unlocked earlier this month along with other districts as its weekly positivity rate exceeded 5 per cent.
Last year, tourism suffered an estimated loss of Rs 5,000 crore every month during the pandemic-induced lockdown that began in March. The state government has mentioned this in its economic survey for 2020-21. This year, the impact could be bigger, officials fear.
Tourism Minister CP Yogeshwar said he was confident that the industry would bounce back in two months.
Barring Kodagu, all districts have seen a boom in business, with popular resorts, lodges and homestays, reopening with 50 per cent capacity from June 21.
The state government’s unit Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR) is set to reopen its doors for tourists from Monday. JLR President MA Appanna told STOI that only food and accommodation will be provided to the visitors and only 50 per cent facilities will be used due to the COVID protocol. “Visitors can stay and relax in lodges inside the forest areas,” he said. He said that unless the government gives permission, there will be no safari.
The forest department has resumed jungle safaris in MM Hills in Dandeli and Chamarajanagar in Uttara Kannada. monsoon Increasing tourist rush towards Cascades and Hill Stations. Inquiries are being made for resorts and homestays in Dandeli, Chikmagalur, Sakleshpur, Hampi and some other destinations. The department plans to promote lesser-known waterfalls because it believes many people are interested in exploring sites that are not too crowded.
Heritage sites have also been prepared to welcome visitors. Major attraction of Dandeli Water sports will start in a few days. Rahul Bawaji, the owner of a homestay here, said that in the last one week many people had inquired.
Suresh Chengappa, owner of Honey Valley and Chingara Homestay in Kodagu, said he had received around 10 calls since June 15, mostly from researchers. “We will start hosting the guests after the permission of the district administration. Apart from the natural scenery, the waterfalls here are a major attraction.”
Inayat Khan, a tour and travel operator, said that from July 1, Chikkamagaluru will see visitors with further easing of restrictions. In the last 15 days, his agency has received several calls from people wanting to visit waterfalls, go trekking and stay in the forest. He said that business would reach normalcy only after the temples of the area were opened for the devotees.
Tourist Activities in All Five Tiger Reserves Karnataka The shutdown continues, while Madhya Pradesh resumed them three weeks ago. National Tiger Conservation Authority Reserves and parks have been allowed to open after consultation with local authorities.
SR Natesh, Director Bandipur Tiger Reserve and the National Park, said that it was closed from April 28 due to the restrictions of Kovid. Spread over parts of Bandipur, Chamarajanagar and Mysore In the districts, an annual footfall of around 2 lakhs is generally observed. Mysuru was unlocked earlier this month along with other districts as its weekly positivity rate exceeded 5 per cent.
Last year, tourism suffered an estimated loss of Rs 5,000 crore every month during the pandemic-induced lockdown that began in March. The state government has mentioned this in its economic survey for 2020-21. This year, the impact could be bigger, officials fear.
Tourism Minister CP Yogeshwar said he was confident that the industry would bounce back in two months.
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