Nagpur: The closure of Safaris forests in Maharashtra has returned as a big blow for resort owners, who have seen business taking in recent months.
With most resorts depending on tourists who come only for safari, termination now means that the business shifts across the border to Madhya Pradesh.
Mohabbat Singh Deaf, Director of Duli Hotel and Resorts, has several properties on both sides of the border and feel that the Maharashtra government should be more concerned about their sector.
“It is very sad that the government does not consider stakeholders to be confident.
At the last moment they announce so many restrictions that make it impossible for businesses to plan ahead.
Safari closure means cancellations of room bookings, which will affect their work at various resorts,” said deaf.
He added that “lack of scientific” in making decisions was clear.
“If Jungle Safari can lead to Covid, then what about the bus and train? So many things open but safe things like Jungle Safari, which are held in open vehicles, are prohibited.
Because such decisions, the state hospitality industry will suffer,” said deaf.
Sandeep Singh, Director of the Tiger camp and tribal camp resort, too felt that the decision could be taken in a more reasonable way.
“They can reduce capacity or introduce tighter conditions for tourists.
But stop safari means all sources of income for Maharashtra resorts are lost.
Now the same tourist will only cross the border and spend,” Singh said.
He confirmed that Safaris was very connected to sales rooms for almost all resorts.
“For those who come from Mumbai or Pune, Safari is the main attraction.
Besides that they can enjoy green plants in Lonavala or Mahabaleshwar closest.
To expect tourists to flow into pest without safari like saying going to Goa but don’t visit the beach,” said Singh .
Gaurav Choukasey, Olive Resort Director, also has a resort on both sides of the border and is sure that everyone will be able to rise back faster.
“The learning curve of the first and second covid waves has taught us that tourists flock soon after the case goes down and restrictions are appointed.” Choukasey said the mistakes made by many resorts in the previous wave were releasing staff because of the kuncian and then when demand skyrocketed, they did not have enough labor.
“This time I have decided to keep the staff full in hand regardless of the limit, because the moment the case down the request will shoot back,” he added.