Delhi chokes, but tourism ministry says tourist arrival in New Delhi is unlikely to be affected

Tour operators and officials at the Union tourism ministry say tourist arrival in New Delhi is unlikely to be affected by the toxic air that has enveloped the city for the past seven days and are hopeful that the situation will improve soon.

“Inbound tourist traffic has not witnessed a dip on account of the continuing smog. The tourism ministry has not issued any advisory (asking tourists not to visit Delhi), as this is a temporary phenomenon that will get blown off after the rains that are expected,” a ministry official said.