Tourism Minister has announced an extension of the deadline for applications and renewal of tourism properties to October 31.
The extended deadline applies to hotels, homestays, private shacks and other specified tourism-related activities. The minister said operators must obtain mandatory fire licences as part of the renewal process.
Third-party insurance will also be required for the specified tourism properties and activities. The measures are aimed at ensuring greater safety, accountability and compliance within the tourism sector.
Tourism operators have been urged to complete the necessary formalities before the revised deadline to avoid possible difficulties in renewing their permissions.

