Tourism is one of the most important sources of income in Darjeeling which has been severely impacted from the bands. This is because political unrest always raises the issue of security of the tourists. As per the telephonic discussion with Darjeeling tourist consultants, almost 80 percent of tourists have reportedly cancelled their scheduled visits and the hospitality industry has been in doldrums.
Total number of tourist in 2008-09 were 4.95 lakh and there has been a sharp decline in the tourist arrival in Darjeeling thereafter. In 2010-11, tourist arrivals have witnessed a sharp increase indicating that political stability brings the confidence in the mind of tourist. The current year bands again have created fear in the minds of tourist which will affect the arrival of tourist in Darjeeling says an ET report.
As per the ASSOCHAM telephonic surveys, almost 65 to 75 percent of tourist have withdrawn their plan to visit Darjeeling, therefore the tourism industry is likely to incur a loss of Rs. 35 crore. If the situation gets even worse then the tourism industry is likely to incur a loss of Rs. 45 crore in the financial year 2013-14.
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