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Tourism in Agra hit badly after terror attacks in Mumbai

According to an IANS report, Agra's tourism industry has been severely hit by the terror strikes in Mumbai that targeted two luxury hotels and other parts of the city. A large number of foreign tourists have cancelled their trip and people visiting the Taj Mahal have nearly halved, stated the report. While members of various travel agencies, hotels, restaurants and guides' associations marched and lit candles in memory of those who died in the attacks in Mumbai, tourism industry leaders have expressed deep concern over reports of large scale postponement and cancellations of trips by foreigners to India.

The month of December usually attracts the maximum number of foreign visitors to Agra. But this December, there has been a drastic dip in numbers, industry members said. Already, the arrivals have been affected with just around 1,500 foreigners visiting the Taj Mahal on the first of this month as against 2,260 on November 24, 2008. Budget hotels have been hit the most as night stays have reduced. Five star hotel Jaypee Palace reported close to 450 cancellations. More than 3,500 cancellations across hotels are feared this month. “City hotels are tightening security arrangements and installing required gadgets to meet any eventuality in the aftermath of the terror attacks in Mumbai that claimed 183 lives. No cost is big enough to save a life and I hope things will get back to normal soon,” said Rajeev Narain, President, Tourism Guild.

Meanwhile, big hotels in the city, on the advice of the police, have started verifying records relating to staff recruitment, entry into hotels has been restricted and all vehicles are being thoroughly checked, including vendors supplying vegetables and other items. There is also increased police deployment around the Taj Mahal.

Commenting on security measures, Rakesh Chauhan, President, Hotels and Restaurants Association of Agra said, “The government security agencies must step up their security arrangements and send out a strong message that Agra is absolutely safe for tourists. Tourism being a sensitive industry, the level of public awareness and also involvement in the joint fight against terrorism and constant vigil must be stepped up at all levels.”

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