Spectacular Commonwealth Games failed to attract many foreigners

According to recent study published by Times of India on November 07, 2010 titled “Despite CWG hype, only 5% rise in foreign tourist inflow”, there is no substantial increase in tourists inflow for and after the Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi. There has been a paltry 5% increase in October 2010 as compared to October 2009. The number of foreign tourists arriving at Delhi airport has increased by a measly 5.1% as per data published by Union tourism ministry.The statistics for the rest of the country were hardly any better. Altogether, 487,000 foreign tourists visited India as against 446,000 during October 2009 registering an increase of 9%.

In the last six months, 4.3 million foreign tourists visited India during January-October 2010 with a growth rate of 9.9% as compared to last year. Increase in number of travelers indicates that travelers hit by economic recession were gradually bouncing back. Growth had dipped to 6.7% during January-October 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008.

Foreign exchange earnings from tourism during January- October 2010 were Rs 513.34 billion with a growth rate of 21.1%, as compared to Rs 423.9 billion with a growth of 4.1% during January-October 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008.

There is an increase in business and leisure travel. However, India failed to capitalise on the opportunity that the Games as an international sporting event offered, owing to negative publicity for the lack of enthusiasm abroad and absence of a focused, well-orchestrated campaign and planning. (Source: Times of India, November 07, 2010)

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Success or failure of Bed & Breakfast scheme in Delhi

India, is a travelers delight and its capital is obviously seen as a must visit place for more than one reason. Perhaps, this is where the need to have Bed & Breakfast Scheme in Delhi has become necessary. Though, Delhi is full of several hotels and guesthouses of different ranges, the homely feel is missed by domestic and foreign tourists and this can be fulfilled by a B&B scheme. Now, if you are thinking whether such a scheme will be successful in Delhi or not, then read on to get an answer yourself.

Bed & Breakfast Schemes in Delhi for Commonwealth Games Visitors

It is a truth unhidden that the reason forthe launch of Bed & Breakfast Scheme in  Delhi is the upcoming Commonwealth Games.. It has been observed that Delhi is in shortage of approximately 30,000 rooms for visitors for the upcoming games to be held in  October 2010. The ministry of tourism has estimated arrival of approximately, 53,000 domestic tourists and 140,000 foreign   tourists for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

So, many home owners have agreed to participate in the B&B scheme in order to earn an extra source of income by providing extra rooms to the tourists and offering them comfortable facilities required for a stay. Such B&B Schemes have been running in many other stats and countries of the world but not everywhere were they found to be successful. The main role of making the scheme successful lies is either in the hands of the government or the families that will provide theB&B facilities to the tourists.

Homestay in Delhi, Tez Abode

Things That Can Make B&B Scheme in Delhi Successful

It is not impossible to make B&B scheme in Delhi successful, provided the following things are fulfilled:

• If the tourists will get world class facilities with a homely touch, the scheme will be a hit in Delhi.
• All safety precautions and measures should be kept in mind by installing smoke detectors and by appointing security guards for the safety of the guests.
• A hospitable welcome and treatment by the host family to the guests in this scheme will cover up any shortcoming if any arising in the scheme.
• The scheme promises every comfort required for a stay, including the bed, breakfast, bathroom and other essential requirements. So, providing all these with hygiene and on time will make the scheme successful.
• Every measure should be taken by the government authorities to keep a check on the homes providing B&B facilities to the guests, so that the Chandigarh B&B case is not repeated, where the hosts made more and more guests stay in their basements and parkings.

To conclude, we can say that nothing can be said for sure about the success or failure of Bed & BreakfastScheme in Delhi. It will be seen and observed gradually but government is not leaving any stone untouched to make the scheme successful in the Indian capital.

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