Hotel tariffs up 60% for festive season
Star-rated hotels in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore have increased their room and restaurant tariffs by up to 60 per cent to cash in on the the festive mood of the people, a study has said.
Most of the major hotels’ representatives said they have launched attractive offers like packages for couples, which club food and liquor with accommodation, Assocham said in its study. “Star-rated hotels in metros have increased their room tariffs by an average of up to 60 per cent and are offering gourmet cuisines, elaborate New Year’s Eve buffets along with a variety of dining and entertainment options,” Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat said.
The chamber surveyed about 100 starred hotels in different cities to gauge the mood amid the Christmas and New Year season.
About 40 per cent of the respondents said they are all geared up to host New Year parties and anticipate a rise in footfalls.
