Budget 2015: Funds for infrastructure is key to drive tourism, says Yatra's Dhall

Sharat Dhall, president, Yatra.com[caption id="attachment_2116647" align="alignleft" width="380"] Tourism boost. Reuters[/caption]"This is probably the most awaited budget that India has seen in the last decade. The expectations from this budget for every individual and Indian industry alike, are very high. The tourism sector plays a very strategic role in the country’s economy and we are hoping infrastructural improvement especially in the smaller towns and cities that house key tourism destinations. We are also hopeful that this budget will set aside a significant pool of funds for better connectivity by building new airports at, and better roads to key tourism destinations in the country. A reduction in airport fees and the taxes on airline fuel are also steps which will go a long way towards improving the health of the airline industry as well as driving passenger growth through reduced prices. Driving tourism in the country will have a great multiplier effect in terms of increased employment and revenue generation opportunities for the entire destination eco-system."