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...
The estimated $550bn global hotel and hospitality sector is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. And with some 17.2 million rooms booked each year, it is also one of the most impactful. Tourism contributes about 5%...