In this regard, multiple trade shows and conferences have been cancelled leaving no room for business and tourism, which has begun impacting the hospitality industry as well. He said that the business of all 200 members registered with the Pakistan Hotels Association has declined significantly. Pakistan’s hotel industry lost Rs100 million in February alone due to a notable drop in the number of guests. He added that members of the Pakistan Hotels Association had improved sanitation facilities at their respective hotels to combat coronavirus and employees were also being trained to contain the epidemic. He speculated that the effects of the coronavirus would be witnessed throughout the year, affecting local travel as well as local transportation industry.

Source: The Express Tribune March 15, 2020 03:56 UTC