Industrialist Harsh Goenka has condemned a hotel in Switzerland after it issued a rather harsh notice addressed specifically to "guests from India". On Twitter, Goenka shared a picture of the notice and said that he felt "angry, humiliated and wanted to protest" after reading it. But at the same time, he also wrote a note for tourists. More on that later.

The notice was issued by Christian Matti, manager of Hotel Arc-en-ciel in Gstaad, Switzerland and included a list of rules only for Indian guests. "Dear guests from India, Welcome to Hotel Arc-en-ciel in Gstaad," it said, adding that in order for "you to enjoy your holiday", a set of rules were required to be followed.

'Guests from India' were asked to refrain from carrying "anything" from the breakfast buffet. "Please do not take anything with you, the food is for breakfast only. If you would like a lunch bag, you can order it from the service stall and pay for it." Indian tourists were also asked to use the cutlery provided at the table.

Moreover, guests were directed to not "speak loudly" in the balcony and "be quiet" in the corridor. "In addition to you, there are other guests from all over the world in the hotel. They also appreciate the peace and quiet," it said. "Thank you very much and enjoy your stay in Gstaad," Christian Matti signed off the notice after listing the entire set of rules and regulations.

Meanwhile, Goenka slammed the hotel in his tweet though, but he also wrote that it is imperative for tourists from India to maintain a code of conduct. "But a realisation dawned that we as tourists are loud, rude, not culturally sensitive. With India becoming an international power, our tourists are our best global ambassadors. Let's work on changing our image," he added.

Read Harsh Goenka's tweet:

Reading this notice I felt angry, humiliated and wanted to protest.

But a realisation dawned that we as tourists are loud, rude, not culturally sensitive. With India becoming an international power, our tourists are our best global ambassadors. Let’s work on changing our image! pic.twitter.com/7R4ZrZIXKi Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) July 22, 2019

The internet also agreed with Goenka's opinion and commented on the same lines, but added that the notice was "rude".

all due respect to your sentiments here (& i agree we should learn to behave) but i will never patronise a hotel that can be so rude as this. not v far from the 'indian' tourist behaviour that they are pointedly talking about. scrimping during travel is also not indian alone. Manjula (@foodalistic) July 22, 2019

Though I can understand what they may have faced, this is as racist as it can get. If they had to do this, then they should send you this at time of booking. Atleast you can choose to boycotting the hotel if you are offended, and spend your money elsewhere Suhail Sameer (@SuhailSameer14) July 22, 2019

While I agree we can be better behaved, singling out Indians is unfairly hurting our sensibilities. Eg. packing lunch at the breakfast buffet is something I found Caucasian families doing in the Bay Area, Singapore and Europe. Deepali Gupta (@guptadeep) July 22, 2019

Sir, you are right. We don’t have a case to protest here. What this all implies is to whatever extent Indians are learned we still have this image abroad. The only way is to incluclate good civic behaviour in schools and colleges and give the right focus on behavioural capability Sriram P (@sriramcbe) July 22, 2019

Everything starts at home. Look at the way each individual talks at home, be it your parents, excited children or talkative husbands and how they behave when things are not their own and they have to pay for it Shobha N (@nairshobha) July 22, 2019

Shocking behaviour really by Indian tourists. Saw this behaviour in Switzerland this year and was dismayed that even basic courtesies, cleanliness is disregarded by our people all of whom are clearly educated and well off, travelling to these countries. Ameet Datta (@DattaAmeet) July 22, 2019

Sir, There can be obnoxious tourists among us. No doubt. But such type of tourists belong to many nations - including these euro/white nations. This is racism. I'll tell you why, we have listened and seen to chinese tourists behavior.Does the hotel treat chinese same? 1/2 Anant Brahmand Ekam Satya (@RIMBBtest) July 22, 2019

I have faced uncouth, rude and loud tourists from many different countries. Putting a notice just for Indians doesn't fit the hospitality a hotel should strive for and is extremely rude. July 22, 2019

What do you think?

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