A resolve to restore the charm of the Hills...

After the recent spate of bandhs that crippled the tourism sector of Darjeeling, hotel owners are now adamant on reviving the charm of the Hill town.
“Most people of the Hills are in some way or the other dependant on tourism for their bread and butter. Tourist guides, potters, hawkers and drivers were worst hit by the bandh,but we are quite well off compared to them. Our efforts will benefit everybody in the fraternity”, Mr. Sangay Bhutia, President of Darjeeling Hotel Owners Association said.
“Tourist influx is always low during the monsoons and mainly foreigners and other Indian tourists prefer to visit Darjeeling. For starters we are offering discounts in the services we offer. Thereafter depending on their influx we will plan other programmes for their entertainment”, Mr Bhutia stated.
The main thrust though will be for the next season beginning from September. Colorful Darjeeling will be the main theme of the seasonand the festive flavour will work wonders for the town.
Despite the strikes and disturbances in the adjacent areas or the negative publicity from ministers coupled with the hype of the media, members of the Darjeeling tourism fraternity are determined to uphold its charm and beauty
. “Nothing will dampen our spirits. We are resolved to bring the magic back and no amount of negative publicity will dissuade us. Those who have experienced our hospitality know the truth”, Mr. Bhutia stated.
Song and dance lit evenings at Chowrasta of the previous season earned good reviews and the hotel owners are hopeful that the surprises and special perk in the coming season will definitely act as a fillip for the sagging tourism sector in the hills.
“We are already planning for the next season. This time things will be very different and obviously more entertaining. Promotion work will begin from August and the programmes will start early September, Mr Bhutia remarked.

Courtesy: The Statesman

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