WHATS POSITIVE FOR TOURISM IN THE POST COVID TIMES ?

SO WHAT'S POSITIVE FOR TOURISM AFTER THE CORINA CRISIS?  

( Disclaimer- These are just the personal insights of the writer and may not be considered as exhaustive) 


LETS BELIEVE IN THREE THINGS-

ONE - TRAVEL CAN NEVER STOP  ... IT HAS TO TRAVEL

 TWO- THE WORLD WILL BE CHEAPER TO TRAVEL

THREE-  SAFER AND MORE CLEANER WORLD

Let's see How? 


1) The needs and dreams will be the spark- Need based travel will be for those who have to return to their hometown. While they certainly will be quite a number but the bookings will happen and certainly not free. 
For people who have been planning to travel will now surely want to explore their dreams and fulfill them 

2) Domestic markets will see a sudden boost- For majority of the people travelling international will not happen soon so the Domestic market will be the best option to unwind  

3) International travel will also be benefited- Certainly International travel will mostly be based on the needs to return to hometowns but one cannot rule out the possibility of the tourists. Though maybe slow but it will pickup even stronger than before as people will explore more now. 

4) Discounts to attract tourists will bring the upswing - Everyone will want business and they will reduce costs in turn cheap packages can be planned and travel will be cheaper. 

5) Governments will bring in measures to reduce taxes and help balance the losses . So flexibility can be attractive for New Entrepreneurs. - While the Industry Stalwarts will surely benefit, it will be the upspring for the new ventures who will find it easier to start and manage the business.

6) Wellness Tourism will touch all time high- The need to relax and unwind will see un upsurge 

7) Wildlife Tourism will get benefit- The social distancing and the need to connect to nature will surely get one to visit the Jungles.

8) Agri Tourism will be the in thing- Visiting Farms and Orchards especially where Organic Cultivation along with Village Feel will be preferred . 

9) Skilled professionals will increase - With all the trainings and Webinars and hopefully for those who utilized the time to learn new things will see better skilled professionals 

10) Niche markets will emerge to get benefits of Tourism- New Norms and the need to keep the distancing in places will attract the unknown niche and secluded places to pick up .

11) Travel will be more Safer and hygienic 😇- Safety will be the topmost priority and we certainly will see a more safe and hygienic surrounding . Also the Environment has got a breather so there will be cleaner rivers,lakes etc and greener surroundings to enjoy.

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 Travel Professional's- SPEND TIME WISELY in Crisis of Corona Virus

So, it’s all there! The Covid-19 has now become an epidemic and it’s highly affecting our Tourism Industry. While we know it’s going to be losses and the situation is certainly out of control what must one do during these days of the unwanted off seasons?
Here’s what one can do-

1) Train yourself in what you do not know
We all know what we have been doing but why not learn what we so not. Simply saying if you have been handling domestic tickets now learn International ticketing. Or if you have been handling International packages learn Domestic too. A lot of time is there and if the agency is open then staff can train each other.

2) Plan for the next season
Anticipating that once everything settles then tourism will be at an all time high. It will be likely that one can tab on the available promotional offers that one can think of to attract clients. Costing can be done later but thinking of potential clients and finance the next season can better.

3) Ponder upon the wrong in the past
Look at whatever and wherever you have gone wrong in the past and made mistakes and if what  you did was correct or not. How better it can be done.

4) Learn a new language
Travel is all about knowing different cultures and the start is always by conversation. This spare time can be utilised to learn a new language and it is indeed going to be an asset in the future.

5) Search new hotels that can be a part of your packages in future
We become comfortable with selling only products that we have and with the busy schedule we may not find time to look for new hotels that may be suitable to us and we overlooked it earlier.

6) Study your own packages and check what can be better
A lot goes into planning a tour package and there may be updating required . Read the packages and update them if needed.

7) Destination Information
Search for new attractions in the destinations you are dealing with. An add on will always be great to give to your clients


8) Study what our Competitors are offering
In the times when we know there is such stiff competition we must see what our competitors are offering. We can see our shortcomings or also find something new to add in our packages.
Also pricing can be studied to know the differences and can be helpful in comparison to tell the clients when needed.

9) Develop Customer Database to offer them future deals
Goes without saying that we want to find the best possible for our clients.  By developing a database we can choose to offer new packages according to the preferences we have noted in the database. The clients will be more than happy later with you.

10) Plan your vacation
You sell what you see... Having said that, plan your own vacation . Look out for the best way to travel, what all to cover and all that you have been dreaming of.

HAPPY TIMES ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER..... BON VOYAGE