Just as the tourism industry in Rajasthan was trying to limp back to recovery, the sudden cancellation of a popular flight to Jaisalmer has added to the concerns of the golden city. The SpiceJet airline, which was running flights connecting Jaisalmer with Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, had stopped its services from January 27, 2021. Needless to say that the sudden cancellation of flight services has hit the plans of tourists who had already booked the tickets. Many have also cancelled their hotel bookings.
Jaisalmer’s Tourism Industry Suffers Due To Shutdown Of Flights
The tourism industry in Jaisalmer is fearing a slowdown owing to the sudden cancellation of flights during the peak season for tourism and weddings. 60% of the city’s economy is dependent on tourism, and lack of air connectivity would prove to be a disastrous step. However, the residents of Jaisalmer are setting a true example of self-reliance. ‘I Love Jaisalmer’, an alliance of local people, are taking ownership of their problems and responsibilities.
The Residents Of Jaisalmer Makes History By Starting Citizen-Airline Partnership
In light of discontinued flight connectivity to Jaisalmer, the citizens of Jaisalmer and the tourism fraternity have come together to face this challenge. I Love Jaisalmer is leading a first-of-its-kind Citizen-Airline Partnership to ease tourism and bring self-reliance to the city.
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The Alliance Will Make Jaisalmer Self-Reliant
They have devised a concrete plan for flight operations with the State and Central Government, District Administration and the Airline company to ensure flight connectivity to Jaisalmer. For the first time in history, Jaisalmer residents have joined hands to create a Citizen-Airline Partnership. Under this alliance, the entire tourism community has offered a minimum seat guarantee to the airlines. The Serai In Jaisalmer Deserves To Be On Your Bucket List.
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Every person associated with the tourism industry is pooling resources to step up a fund. Many popular hotels like Suryagarh, First Gate, Killa Bhawan & Marriott are spearheading this initiative. They now need your help to complete this partnership. Please help them by booking tourist packages and deals, including spice jet tickets.
Let us come together and set an example of self-reliant India.