Corona Impact on the Alleppey house boat industry.

 The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the tourism industry due to the resulting travel restrictions put forth by all the nation across the globe. The Govt announced that there is a loss of 15000cr lose due to lockdown alone in Kerala. 


Out of this loss a major portion would be from the Alleppey house boat industry.  More than 1000s of house boats are docked or with no service for almost 7 months.  Things are bad for the owners and the workers. The idle situation will result in so much overhead expense for the boat owner to get boats back to track to welcome the new guest. Financial assistance to house boat entrepreneurs were proposed by the Govt to help the house boat industry to recover from the pandemic. The grants for repair and maintenance will be provided in 3 categories of 80000, 100000,120000 respectively. Also govt has approved for a tourism support scheme which will through the online portal system.

Meanwhile in April District Collector M Anjana said that houseboats in the districts may be turned into COVID-19 isolation wards if the need arises.

After months of waiting the tourism and house boat industry is open and looking forward to revive back to its glory. 

Govt issued Guidelines to enter Kerala 

1) Tourists who wish to visit Kerala for over seven days must carry their COVID-19 negative certificate or undergo a test after entering the state. If not, then they will have to remain in quarantine for seven days.  

2) For trips less than seven days, tourists are not required to carry a negative Coronavirus certificate.  

3) Face mask, sanitizers and social distancing are mandatory.  

4) Tourists must follow health protocols at all the tourist hotspots.  

5) Registration on www.covid19jagratha.kerala.nic.in  is a must for each tourist.  

6) If a person develops COVID-19 symptoms during their stay in Kerala, they must immediately contact DISHA helpline.

Wear a mask, maintain safe distance & wash hands frequently to help prevent the spread of Corona. Stay Safe & Healthy.

 


Location: Alappuzha, Kerala, India

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