Kerala Resort Threatens to Cancel Guest’s Booking Over Mandatory Gala Dinner Fee

A Kerala-based resort has issued a notice to a male guest stating that his booking could be cancelled if he does not pay the fee for a mandatory gala dinner. The resort’s management said the dinner is part of its standard package and attendance is required for all guests. The guest was informed that the fee must be settled before the scheduled event, failing which the reservation would be voided. While the resort has not disclosed the amount of the charge, it emphasized that the policy applies uniformly to all patrons. The incident highlights the enforcement of ancillary charges by hospitality providers in the region.