As this pandemic has brought the world on the standstill, travel
and tourism sector has been hit very badly and many people in this
sector have lost their jobs. This includes Aviation industry, Hotel
industry and several industries catering them. It also includes
tourists, guides, small restaurants that depend on tourists for
their survival.
With the ongoing pandemic the few things can kick start the
recovery process:-
- An Economic package for the industry and people who have lost
their jobs to regain their confidence and induce them back into
their roles so that normalcy may return.
- Trying to sustain both lives and livelihood together with
stringent laws regarding social distancing and sanitation to be
practiced by all.
- Sensitization and training to the employees and framing of new
rules for smooth transition to the new normal
- Creating awareness and confidence among probable tourists and
citizens in general about the disease and how to live with it and
being safe from it.
- Change in laws regarding tourist visas which require wearing
mask in outdoor environment,carrying a negative report to disease
prior to the journey, maintaining social distancing and a
compulsory travel insurance to cover them for their own
safety.
These steps along with proper awareness campaigns, caution and
economic support can help and revive the travel and tourism
industry around the world.