Tourism forums to observe Black Day on May 1
The Hindu
They want easing of curbs on tourists, aid package for the sector
The tourism fraternity in Kerala will observe May 1 as Black Day to pressure the State government to resolve the problems faced by the sector due to the restrictions imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Tourism Samrakshana Samithi, an umbrella body of 20 organisations, will observe the Labour Day Statewide this time by wearing black masks. A social media campaign #SaveTourism too will be launched. Even entities generating some revenue out of tourism are in dire straits, according to the forum. Tourism has been a mainstay of the Kerala economy, generating ₹44,000 crore annually and providing 15 lakh jobs. However, the sector has been struggling in the past 14 months, the Samithi says.More Related News