The government announced a 50% discount on rooms for women in the Mayura Group of Hotels.
Story so far: The Karnataka government announced a 50% discount offer for women on the occasion of International Women’s Day. According to the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), it can be availed by all women in Karnataka from March 6 to 10.
- The offer entails half-off prices for rooms in the Karnataka government’s Mayura Group of Hotels. An additional 20% discount is also available on food in the state-run hospitality facilities.
- The state-run Mayura Hotels can be found in Mysuru, Hampi, Srirangapatna, Almatti, Madikeri, Nandi Hills, Hoysala, and Vijayapura in Karnataka.
Why it matters? International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 to focus on the women’s rights movement, gender equality, discrimination, and violence against women. In the present day, it is also marked by various consumer brands offering discounts.