Saturday, November 13, 2021
After being affected for almost two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the travel and tourism industry is again witnessing a gradual recovery.
Several tour operators and travel agencies have said that a restrained demand, reopening of international borders and easing of domestic restrictions have contributed to this recovery.
“The recovery is definitely underway; I have taken several tours abroad this year. The industry hit rock-bottom last year so compared to that, people are willing to travel,” said Shanti Kohli, Managing Director of Amber Tours, a Delhi-based travel agency.
Kohli said that she has been receiving at least 2 enquiries for international travel regularly, compared to 2-3 during the pre-pandemic period.
RadhikaKhanijo, CEO, MD and travel designer at Welgrow Travels, said that domestic travel has grown considerably and has started recovering much earlier than international travel.
“Although there has not been a 100 percent recovery yet, figures are indicating that a complete revival can happen soon by the end of first quarter of the next year or the second quarter, provided that a third wave does not occur,” said Khanijo.
Both Kohli and Khanijosaid that there has been a lot of enthusiasm regarding travel of late and the festive season between Dussehra to Diwali was particularly positive.
The growth in domestic tourism is not only due to increased interest among tourists but also due to lockdown restrictions.
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