Harsh Goenka, an Indian billionaire and the Chairman of RPG Enterprises, recently came across special rules for Indian guests at a Swiss hotel. He was not just appalled but also talked about how civic sense among Indian tourists “seriously needs to be upgraded.” Keep reading to know more about this.
Harsh Goenka Reacts To Special Rules For Indian Guests At A Swiss Hotel
A Swiss hotel once displayed a list of special rules exclusively for Indian guests which I personally saw and was appalled.
Today, videos of garba in restaurants, loud conversations in airports, and turning aircraft cabins into picnic spots keep doing the rounds. Even in Davos,… pic.twitter.com/ccljdLmDfk
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) May 31, 2026
Harsh Goenka does not ever shy away from expressing his honest thoughts and opinions regarding several things on social media. Recently, he took to his official X account to share his views on special rules exclusively for Indian guests at a Swiss hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland.
According to the post, Hotel Arc-en-Ciel in Gstaad asked Indian guests not to take food items from the breakfast buffet with them, to use the cutlery provided, and to keep their noise down in balconies and corridors. The hotel also stated that the breakfast buffet is for breakfast only. However, Indian guests can get lunch bags at an extra cost.
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Civic Sense Among Indian Tourists Needs “Upgrade”
Harsh Goenka was clearly appalled by these rules displayed at a Swiss hotel in Gstaad. He talked about how videos of garba in restaurants, loud conversations in airports, and turning aircraft cabins into picnic spots keep doing the rounds. Not just that, but Harsh Goenka also shared that recently in Davos, an Indian businessman blasted Punjabi music in a club. The music was so loud that the whole town could hear it, which was undoubtedly annoying.
The billionaire highlighted the civic sense in Japan and wrote, “If India wants to be a true global superpower, the world should remember Indians for its excellence, consideration and respect for others. Our civic sense seriously needs to be upgraded.” And honestly, it is harsh, but true.
Netizens also agreed with Harsh Goenka. One user wrote, “Thanks for raising this huge problem.” Another commented, “Just like charity begins at home, practicing civic sense should also start here.”
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Who is Harsh Goenka?
Harsh Goenka is an Indian billionaire and the Chairman of RPG Enterprises.
Where is Gstaad?
Gstaad is a luxury resort village located in southwestern Switzerland. It is a premium location for skiing.
Why do some Indian tourists receive criticism abroad?
Some tourists are criticised for their behaviour, such as making loud noise and not following local rules.