Kolkata Hotels Fully Booked: T20 World Cup, Weddings, MICE Events Drive Demand

• Kolkata faces a shortage of affordable hotel rooms, mirroring a trend seen in Delhi.
• Five-star hotels and premium banquet halls are sold out or available at exorbitant rates.
• Demand is fueled by the ICC T20 World Cup, wedding season, and numerous industry events (MICE).
• Approximately 7,500 four- and five-star hotel rooms and 157 banquet halls are booked well into March.
• High demand has led to increased room rates, requiring special approvals for business travelers.