Hoteliers in Bengal's Digha Witness 20pc Surge in Occupancy Since New Jagannath Temple's Opening

Hoteliers in Bengal's Digha witness 20pc surge in occupancy since new Jagannath temple's opening

Digha, Jun 27 (PTI) Hoteliers in West Bengal's Digha have experienced a 20 per cent surge in occupancy as travellers in large numbers are thronging the seaside town since the opening of the Jagannath temple in April, an official said on Friday.Around 90 per cent of the boarders are coming for a two-day stay in hotels to visit the town and offer puja to Lord Jagannath in the new temple, Digha Hoteliers Association joint secretary Bipradas Chatter…

Hotel Rates in West Bengal's Digha Soar During Festivals: Hoteliers Forced to Display Tariffs After Government Intervention

At the height of festivals and weekends, hotel room rates in Digha have surged significantly, with some operators doubling or even tripling prices. The practice has triggered widespread complaints from tourists, prompting intervention by state authorities and local hoteliers. Tourist Outrage: Advance Bookings No Longer a Guarantee Holidaymakers with advance bookings have been unpleasantly surprised by inflated charges upon arrival. That’s led to…