Mussoorie sees 25% dip in hotel occupancy amid rain, damaged rds

anmol jain / Aug 27, 2024, 05:05 IST

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Mussoorie sees 25% dip in hotel occupancy amid rain, damaged rds

Mussoorie: Heavy rain over the past two months and deteriorating condition of Mussoorie-Dehradun road have led to a significant drop in tourism during July and Aug. Hoteliers are voicing concerns that fears over safety, exacerbated by heavy rainfall and sinking of a road section at Galogi, are deterring tourists from visiting the town.
“From mid-July onwards, we’ve seen a 25% decrease in hotel occupancy compared to previous years.Not only have new bookings slowed down, but there have also been numerous cancellations due to safety concerns,” said Sanjay Aggarwal, president of the Mussoorie Hotel Association.
Smaller hotels have been hit even harder, reporting as much as a 50% drop in occupancy this monsoon compared to previous years.
The downturn in tourism has also affected other local businesses, including shops and restaurants. “Shopkeepers and restaurant owners are facing up to 40% drop in revenue due to heavy rain and damaged roads,” said Rajat Aggarwal, president of the local traders’ association. Business owners attribute decline in tourism to several factors.

“Due to heavy rain and damaged roads, Mussoorie has received a lot of negative attention on social media, making tourists wary of visiting the town,” said Ashish Goel, a hotelier.
“The landslide at Galogi, which restricted traffic to one lane, has resulted in long vehicle queues, causing delays. This has further dampened tourism,” Sanjay Aggarwal said.

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