Paharganj hoteliers threaten to boycott CWG

u00a0"We are not asking the government to dole out free money, all we want is some subsidy and some low interest loans so that we can carry out renovation, make it aesthetic and upgrade facilities in our hotels," added Gupta.

PRICE OF RENOVATION

Refurbishing a single room would cost Rs 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh, according to the Hotel Mahasangh. It will include improving the frontage and aesthetics.

"Frontage of most hotels could be made better and aesthetic. If the foreigners come here and are happy, will it not be good for the country and the government's image? Besides not all hotels require help, only 35 per cent of them actually need support from the government," said Gupta.

The authorities on the other hand have a different take on the issue. "The government is providing all kinds of help to better facilities and also in upgrading civic amenities at these locations. However, I won't be able to comment on what help the tourism department of the Union Government is providing to the hotels," said Narayan Swami, special advisor,u00a0 Commonwealth Games 2010.

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