The Bangalore Hotels Association has raised alarm over prolonged road repair works in the city, saying the delays are severely impacting the hospitality sector. In a letter to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the association said projects intended for completion within three months are dragging on for over 15 months, choking access to hotels and restaurants and slashing revenues by nearly 50%.
Association president P.C. Rao said that hotels, bakeries, sweet shops, bars, restaurants, and other establishments are among the hardest hit, as poor road conditions have reduced customer footfall and created daily inconveniences for residents and visitors alike.
“Hospitality businesses are among the largest employers and revenue contributors in Bengaluru, but road delays are making survival difficult. With revenues halved, the industry urgently needs relief to sustain operations,” Rao noted.
The association has sought a 50% concession in property tax, garbage tax, electricity fixed charges, excise fees, and license fees until the pending road projects are completed. It has also urged the government to fast-track works to ease public movement and restore business confidence.
The representation comes at a time when Bengaluru’s hospitality sector is recovering from pandemic-era losses and betting on sustained growth through increased travel, dining, and events. Industry leaders caution that prolonged civic delays risk undermining this momentum, affecting jobs, investment, and the city’s reputation as a business and leisure hub.
source: India Today
