Impact of Corona Virus pandemic on travel

Rise of Pandemic,
we never thought that something will pop up and push us to think differently. The outbreak of pandemic caused a severe impact on the lifestyle of the people around the world.

The only hope that humans can have for now is to live with it and accepting COVID 19 as a part of their life " it is what it is" till the time we don't come up with a cure. Every sector has been under the influence of COVID 19.

some are trying to survive,
some found this as a new way of life,
some see as an opportunity,
some have shut down things and looking out for the help.

Its the time where we need to understand the impact and think in a way that every small initiative can give something back to the community.

According to some research papers on COVID and its impact on travel and tourism is a bit high compare to other sectors, these are the dark days for the travel and tourism sector. Tourism has always been part of every culture and generates small to a big byte in the countries economy.

According to the report, the travel industry has faced the biggest fall back till now, the pandemic has cut down 50 million jobs worldwide in the travel and tourism industry.
Countries like India, Nepal, Indonesia, and other Asian countries where the tourism industry plays an important role in the country's economy with the outbreak of a pandemic, tourism came to end.
Once the outbreak is over, it could take up to 10 months to 2 years for the industry to recover.
The tourism industry currently accounts for 10% of global GDP.
Companies like Airbnb and other travel tech companies, startups are thinking of shutting down the venture or firing the staff so they can survive the COVID period.

How to save the Travel Industry??????
The pandemic forced people to think innovatively

Steps that can help the industry to survive to a certain extend

*Countries where the travel industry is a part of the economy, the government should take some steps so that the industry can survive

*Medical + techno can combine, work on the travel innovation where you can still travel without fear by taking a few precautions (by travelers as well as the host )

*Introducing the new level of hygiene rule for the industry(stay informed with a trusted source like WHO or CDCP).

*Don't lose hope and pump up your curiosity and desire to travel the world. Explore the world through virtual tours, webcams, and 360 tours, that will help you to redesign your bucket list.

*Become a part of travel communities.

*spend some of your saving is a future travel plan and supports the industry by purchasing the gift cards for your travel plans, that some investment may help the travel industry to survive the COVID era.

Time for us to unit and fight the pandemic, only way to fight the pandemic by supporting communities and generating a new way of life.
List your ideas or innovation that can help the world to survive the pandemic.

Stay safe, stay home, and take all the steps to fight COVID 19.