North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The India-Pakistan match to be held in Colombo is not just a sports match but is proving to be a ‘booster dose’ for the economy of Sri Lanka. As the match date (February 15) approaches, travel and accommodation expenses have skyrocketed. of Colombo R. Premadasa Stadium Fans from all over the world are arriving for this ‘sold out’ match.
Up to 500% increase in air fares
Due to the match, flight ticket prices from major cities of India to Colombo have reached record levels:
Delhi to Colombo: Tickets which usually cost ₹15,000-₹30,000 are now available ₹65,000 to ₹1.45 lakh has reached.
Mumbai to Colombo: One-way fares of Air India and SriLankan Airlines ₹56,000 to ₹90,000 Is between.
Chennai to Colombo: Despite being the closest, the fare from here has increased 3 times and has crossed ₹ 50,000.
Hotel Booking: Tariff of ₹1 lakh per night
Such a ‘tsunami’ has never been seen before in Colombo’s hotel industry:
Premium Hotels: Room rates of 3-star to 5-star hotels increase by ₹ 40,000 ₹1.13 lakh per night Have reached.
Full Occupancy: Most of the major hotels of the city are completely booked (Sold Out).
Effect of Valentine’s Day: Due to Valentine’s Day on 14 February and the match on 15 February, the double crowd of couples and cricket fans has further increased the prices.
Rejuvenation of Sri Lankan economy
According to tourism experts, come to Sri Lanka in the first 10 days of February 20% out of 1 lakh tourists Have come only for this match.
Foreign Exchange Earnings: Sri Lanka hopes that this one match will bring millions of dollars of foreign exchange through tourism.
Tourism Extension: Fans are not only watching the matches, but are also planning ‘extended holidays’ to tourist places like Galle, Kandy and Sigiriya.
