Summary:
Despite the state government’s repeated assertion that hotels and lodges already accommodating tourists can continue to function, many of them are forcing customers to vacate immediately. Now I don’t know how long I will have to stay in the corporation shelter,’’ he said from the corporation shelter in Royapuram. Civic body officials, meanwhile, said they have been receiving thousands of calls from tourists and others as lodges and hotels continue to shut down. Srinivasan, a member of Chennai Hoteliers Association, said food supply would be one of the main reasons behind closure of hotels and lodges. Meanwhile, corporation officials said its community shelters will welcome everyone with open hands..