Kochi, March 14 -- The shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders is pushing the state's tourism and hotel sector into a major crisis, said the Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTM), making a strong case for the authorities to take immediate and impactful measures to deal with their hardship.
KTM President Jose Pradeep said the crisis in this sector, one of the largest contributors to the state's revenue, will also have a direct impact on everyday life.
Pradeep stated that, in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call and in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change to limit carbon emissions across industries, KTM was the first in the state to take action.
The hospitality industry, including hotels, resorts, an...