From Thailand’s water-splashed streets during Songkran to the rhythmic dances of Bihu in Assam, these festivals not only mark the lunar new year and harvest but also strengthen the cultural connections among communities.

As per ILO (International Labour Organization), Asian countries like Thailand, Brunei, Mongolia, Vietnam and Philippines experienced one-third of loss in job in tourism. Due to COVID-19, 1.6 million jobs were lost in these abovementioned countries. Compared to other sectors, tourism witnessed four times more job loss, as per Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa, ILO Director for Asia and Pacific.

The rise of Japan tourism began with the hand of 2020 Olympic Games among the South Asians with a study that reveals the arrival of 28.69 million people. The Chinese (7.35 million) and South Korean (7.14 million) travellers have visited …