Favourable weather condition and perfect time for celebration has increased the number of tourists arrivals in Maharashtra. Tourists have planned their Christmas and New Year well in advance, resulting all Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) resorts almost getting booked.
Sanjay Dhekane , senior manager publicity and PR, MTDC said, “The bookings are full at most of our resorts, since people prefer to plan well in advance, we are getting a good response at all the resorts.”
MTDC’s Bhandardara, Ganpatiphule, Matheran, Mahableshwar, Karla, Chikaldara, Tadoba, Tarkarli, Velneshwar resorts are completely booked this festive season. Other popular destinations include Panshet, Malshej Ghat, Shirdi ,etc.
Few tourist who booked the resorts, six months prior and are lucky to get arrangements hassle free.
Dhekane added, “We appeal to locals at tourist destination to support us during this season. We always encourage community tourism as it helps develop rural near destination and also gives employment. Bed and Breakfast facilities will help, not just help tourist to enjoy their destination, but will also generate revenue for locals.”
In 2013 Maharashtra received 41, 56,343 foreign tourists and 8, 27, 00,556 domestic tourists which is approximate estimated growth over 2012.