Elaborating on the prohibition on entry of all tourists in Uttarakhand, the Tourism secretary Dilip Jawalkar has said that this prohibition will be applicable to new tourists coming from outside. Those tourists who are already in the state, will be able to remain in Uttarakhand while observing the advisories issued by the State and Central governments.
Meanwhile, the tourism department has also set up a control room to assist the tourists already in the state.
Jawalkar requested the hoteliers to ensure that those tourists who are already living in booked accommodations in hotels and resorts should not face any type of discrimination. They should be made aware of the guidelines issued by the government for protection from coronavirus.
He also appealed all the hoteliers to maintain the highest standards of health and sanitation.
The tourists who had paid for advance bookings should be refunded the maximum amount. Though the current scenario will cause considerable financial loss to the hotel and travel industry, due to the abnormal situation there is need for all to rise above this for protection of human life.Jawalkar further informed that the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has set up a control room at the Tourism department headquarters in Dehradun to assist domestic and foreign tourists. The control room can be contacted at 0135-2559898.
Uttarakhand hotel association chairman Sandeep Sahani said that the stakeholders are following the guidelines issued by the Central and State governments. He assured that tourists already lodged in hotels and resorts will be taken care of properly.