Tourists have started cancelling their bookings amid a fresh wave of Covid-19 infections across the country, which threatens to derail recovery in the local hospitality industry.

Businesses related to tourism had just started recovering from the coronavirus fallout thanks to the return of holidaymakers during winter, according to industry insiders.

However, the progress made in this regard could be in jeopardy if the recent surge in infections continues.

"Over Tk 2 crore bookings for rooms till Ramadan have been cancelled so far," said Mohammad Asaduzzaman Nur, accounts and finance manager of Sayeman Beach Resort in Cox's Bazar.

This trend has continued since March 25 as travellers have become more cautious, he told of Thusday.