The hospitality and travel industry in Mysuru are hoping to cash in on the grand Yoga Day celebrations being hosted here on June 21 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations with a yoga performance by about 15,000 enthusiasts at the iconic Mysuru palace.
Stakeholders aver that Mysuru hosting the country’s main Yoga Day event with the PM endorsing the ancient art will surely promote Mysuru and tourism. “We could foresee the long-term impact of celebrations on tourism, especially when Dasara is just a few months away. With COVID-19 under control and tourism revival happening now, yoga day has come as an icing on the cake,” they say.
Hotels in Mysuru are hoping for a 100% occupancy with yoga enthusiasts expected to turn up in large numbers to be part of the celebrations. “We have been told that many people will join the celebrations at multiple venues in Mysuru. This will bring revenue to us as they will stay in hotels with families and friends. Many would like to be around here for a day or two after Yoga Day for tourism reasons. The grand celebrations have come at a right time since the current season is considered off-season with the start of schools and colleges,” said Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association President C. Narayana Gowda.
