A surge in hotel rates in Ahmedabad has forced fans from India and other parts of the world to book hospital rooms and nursing homes to stay in when they come for India vs Pakistan World Cup match to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15.
Since the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the schedule for the marquee event, various hotel booking websites reflect the unprecedented demand that has resulted in a sharp surge in room rates for October 15, the day when the arch-rivals will meet.
As per media reports in India, luxury hotels have taken advantage of the situation, with some charging exorbitant prices ranging from Indian Rupee 50,000 to 100,000 per room.
This is a stark contrast to the usual room rents in hotels in the city that range between INR 5,000 and 8,000 on regular days.t last month, hotel room rates in the city skyrocketed almost tenfold.
Traveling fans from other parts of the country and the world are now looking to stay in hospitals and nursing homes in the city during the period instead of Hotels.
Despite the availability of approximately 10,000 hotel rooms in the city, it is estimated that a staggering 40,000 fans will flock to the city to witness the encounter at the stadium.
Consequently, the surge in demand has resulted in a scarcity of available rooms on October 15 at some luxury hotels in the city of Ahmedabad.
Several hospitals confirmed that such requests are coming in from the Non-Resident Gujarati (NRG) cricket enthusiasts who normally visit the state during this season. A full body checkup and hospitalization for a day or two is largely being sought by the visiting NRGs, confirmed a nursing home owner, who did not want to be named.