Now the gates are closed, the closing down of destinations is a symbol of how global travel and tourism landscape has changed due to COVID-19. The tourism industry is being “badly hit” by the pandemic with lockdowns and travel restrictions.
COVID-19 has so far caused outbreaks in 185 countries. Several countries have implemented restrictions in movement within and across borders. Al over the world every industry faces uncertainty over its future. The airline industry faces its gravest crisis.
The financial reasons and health anxieties made travelers put themselves to hold on or postpone travel plans. All hospitality services are in suspension mode with exceptions for those who designated as quarantine facilities and those who were accommodating tourists and people stranded due to the lockdown. The impact will be severe In the case of Organisations. The guiding principles are often criticized and most tested when it comes to decisions on risk management and the effort to move the organization forward in these kinds of turbulent times.
If this COVID-19 crisis progresses trend remains to continue for the coming months its impacts of unemployment will be a major set back since the sector accounts for millions of direct and indirect employment and the full impact of this crisis still remains unknown.
UNWTO & WHO are jointly call for responsibility and heightened coordination to ensure that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with international travel and trade.
Furthermore, the Tourism industry recognizes to practice the term RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL in all sense. Personal responsibility is the most important step that people can take to protect themselves and others. Through a piece of advice for the public by WHO stressed Travelers should familiarize themselves with the basic prevention practices that apply while traveling and in daily life. These include regular hand washing, normal cough etiquette, postponing travel plans in cases of illness, and avoiding contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections. It is essential to stay informed as the situation evolves, especially while traveling. Travelers should check regularly with WHO and other reliable resources for the latest updates and information issued by WHO
The Virus marks the importance of personal hygiene and makes us remember that Travelers are responsible not only for their well-being but for the well-being of those around them. They should be aware of the symptoms and take all the recommended steps for personal hygiene.
Let us be with the spirit and services of the Health professionals and health workers who are in a fight against the virus to make us remain in this world. Now #Staysafe
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