Fans are learning that their wallets are in for a relentless battering when the World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad features the great confrontation between cricketing giants India vs. Pakistan. Hotel rooms seem to be as elusive as a sneaky leg-spinner. Flight costs to Ahmedabad have rocketed to an astonishing 415 percent higher than usual with only 25 days until the historic battle.
The hard reality is beginning to sink in for those among us who put things off. For the World Cup matches, booking a flight to Ahmedabad today will cost you between 104 and 415 percent more than the 5,000 to 12,000 range of original fares.
Reasonable fares ranging from Rs 5,500 to Rs 12,000 per person for a round trip were available for those savvy enough to book their tickets 25 to 30 days in advance from cities like Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Pune, and beyond.
Making travel arrangements to Ahmedabad during game days will undoubtedly be expensive. Due to the increased demand, we’ve heard of a few hotels in this area asking up to Rs 80,000 per room each night. It’s not surprising that tickets are increasing given the scarcity of flights, according to a local travel agent quoted by News 18. Interestingly, this increase in airfare seems to be specific to the India-Pakistan matchup, while other events, like as the first game, qualifying rounds, and the championship game, are mostly unaffected. Travel agencies are now pleading with airlines to add more flights in order to meet the growing demand.
Fans, supporters, sponsors, and media from all over the world are preparing for what is sure to be an exciting game. Anuj Pathak, President of the Travel Agents and Tour Operators Association of Gujarat (TAG), emphasised that airlines should carefully consider adding extra flights from October 13 to 16 to fulfil this growing demand and ensure consumers flying to and from Ahmedabad benefit.
Businesses in the hotel industry are profiting from the opportunity at their door.
A traveller will obviously keep an eye out for certain locations when they arrive in a new city. Everyone wants to focus on a big event, like India vs. Pakistan, when it happens. Without further ado, Ahmedabad’s hotel industry is following suit. Hotels are preparing to give cricket fans a warm welcome as Ahmedabad prepares for an influx of them.
“Sponsors, cricket lovers, and VIPs have already reserved their accommodations with us, and excitement is at an all-time high. According to Keenan McKenzie, General Manager of ITC Narmada, “the four ICC Cricket World Cup matches taking place in the city are anticipated to significantly boost the hospitality sector in Ahmedabad, making for a promising start to the third quarter.”
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