Tourists giving a slip to five-star hotels, settling for economy accommodation

Scars of Mumbai terror attacks are still fresh in the minds of foreigners visiting India.

The UK, the US and various other European countries have issued travel advisories to its nationals travelling to India, specifically mentioning the threat to high-profile five-star hotels. As a result, they are giving a slip to the usual favourites in favour of low profile hotels and guest houses.

Simple and safe: Prof Chris Nyland (R) in a hotel at Connaught Place with one of his colleagues on Tuesdayu00a0
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