Covid-19 Effect: No Formal Study Yet, but Indications of Major Revenue Loss, Says Tourism Ministry
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 Effect: No Formal Study Yet, but Indications of Major Revenue Loss, Says Tourism Ministry

News 18  

The Ministry of Tourism informed Parliament on Monday while no formal study has been conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector, discussions with stakeholders have indicated that the sector has suffered a massive loss in revenue. In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel said due to the fact that the sector is largely unorganised, the impact can be assessed only in due course. However, several rounds of discussions and brainstorming sessions with industry stakeholders indicate massive loss of revenue, foreign exchange and jobs.” “In view of the highly unorganised nature of the sector, the impact in numerical terms can only be ascertained in due course,” he said. He further said that various agencies and the government have outlined several stimulus packages for the sector, which includes extended moratorium from the Reserve Bank of India on term loans till August 31 this year.

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Kerala tourism sector overcomes post-pandemic crisis, says Chief Minister
1 week, 1 day ago

Kerala tourism sector overcomes post-pandemic crisis, says Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Kerala’s tourism sector has successfully overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the inauguration of Gateway Bekal Premier Five Star Resort at Malankunnu in Uduma panchayat, he highlighted the State’s achievements in tourism through government-led initiatives such as the revolving fund package, tourism employment support scheme, and tourism houseboat service scheme. …

Tourism pivotal force driving demand recovery
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tourism pivotal force driving demand recovery

China Daily  

By Pamela Tobey | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-09 09:39 Tourists enjoy a dance performed by a Uygur artist at a homestay in the ancient city of Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on June 14, 2024. The China Tourism Academy said domestic tourism is projected to continue its growth trajectory during the remainder of 2024, with domestic visits estimated to …

Tourism pivotal force driving demand recovery
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tourism pivotal force driving demand recovery

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a dance performed by a Uygur artist at a homestay in the ancient city of Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on June 14, 2024. The China Tourism Academy said domestic tourism is projected to continue its growth trajectory during the remainder of 2024, with domestic visits estimated to exceed 6 billion and tourism-related revenue exceed 6 trillion yuan. …

Holiday to spur recovery in tourism
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Holiday to spur recovery in tourism

China Daily  

A tourist enjoys snow scenery on the snow-covered ancient city wall in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, Jan 16, 2024. The speedy recovery of China's tourism sector has injected momentum into the global travel industry, spurred on by various visa-free policies and increased airline capacity, and China's outbound and inbound tourism markets will continue to grow rapidly this year, said …

Foreign tourist arrivals up, still below pre-pandemic levels
1 year ago

Foreign tourist arrivals up, still below pre-pandemic levels

The Hindu  

There has been a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting India in 2023 with 7.24 million footfalls till October 31 this year as compared to 6.44 million for the corresponding period in 2022. In 2018 and 2019, India has seen 10.56 million and 10.93 million foreign tourist arrivals respectively, which dipped to 2.74 million in 2020 and …

Himachal tourism suffers another jolt after Covid-19 amid heavy rain and flood
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal tourism suffers another jolt after Covid-19 amid heavy rain and flood

Hindustan Times  

The heavy rainfall and floods have given another jolt to the tourism business in Himachal Pradesh which was recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Himachal tourism suffers another jolt after Covid-19 amid heavy rain and flood A hotelier spoke to ANI on how the rainfall adversely affect the tourism business. This is another jolt to our tourism business …

‘Travel and tourism sector poised for continued growth’
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Travel and tourism sector poised for continued growth’

The Hindu  

In FY23, Indian Hotels Company Ltd., the hospitality company of the Tata Group, owning and operating Taj, Vivanta and Ginger hotels, reported a net profit of ₹1,003 crore against a loss of ₹265 crore a year earlier, thus offsetting the compound losses incurred during the COVID years. We witnessed consecutive four quarters of sustained high demand resulting in an all-time …

Tourism sector on path of revival, says Economic Survey
1 year, 10 months ago

Tourism sector on path of revival, says Economic Survey

Deccan Chronicle  

PUNE: The Indian tourism sector is showing signs of revival after two years of Covid-induced challenges, the Economic Survey 2023, which was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, said. It cited the World Tourism Barometer of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, which said that international tourism showed robust performance in the January-September 2022 period. International …

Trends in tourism amid travel rebound in India, post Covid-19
2 years, 2 months ago

Trends in tourism amid travel rebound in India, post Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The Covid-19 outbreak caused the global economy to collapse almost immediately and the coronavirus pandemic has presented an unprecedented challenge to the hospitality sector. Over the past two years, disturbances brought on by the spread of Covid-19 have had a substantial impact where many of the tourism properties were vacant due to travel restrictions. Trends in tourism amid travel rebound …

Tourism sector recovered slightly from Covid-dip last year
2 years, 3 months ago

Tourism sector recovered slightly from Covid-dip last year

NL Times  

The added value of the Dutch tourism sector grew by 13.1 percent in 2021 compared to a year earlier, amounting to 19 billion euros. Because the tourism sector’s added value grew more than the Dutch economy as a whole in 2021, the sector’s share in the Dutch economy increased from 2.3 to 2.5 percent. Last year, tourists spent 5.7 billion …

Japan’s struggling tourism sector despairs at lack of COVID exit
2 years, 8 months ago

Japan’s struggling tourism sector despairs at lack of COVID exit

Al Jazeera  

Japan is increasingly an outlier in a region that is lifting border restrictions and reviving quarantine-free travel. “One of the commonly agreed perspectives by hoteliers is that, pending there is no major negative event related to the pandemic, it will take about two years before the industry thrives again thanks to the international visitations.” Anne Kyle, CEO and founder of …

Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus
2 years, 8 months ago

Holidaymakers choose short trips amid outbreak of virus

China Daily  

Visitors take photos in an oilseed rape field of blooms in the rural area of Baofeng county, Henan province, on March 30. The surge in local tours presents opportunities for the homestay and hospitality industry, which can tackle the industry's lackluster performance due to the effects of the pandemic, business insiders said. The report on tourism operations of 2021 and …

Report reveals trends in world tourism
2 years, 9 months ago

Report reveals trends in world tourism

China Daily  

The World Tourism Cities Federation and the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released its Report on World Tourism Economy Trends in Beijing on March 2. In 2021, world tourism showed a significant recovery, driven by the continuous loosening of fiscal and monetary policies in major economies, accelerated global vaccine production and rising vaccination rates. According …

Report reveals trends in world tourism
2 years, 9 months ago

Report reveals trends in world tourism

China Daily  

The World Tourism Cities Federation and the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released its Report on World Tourism Economy Trends in Beijing on March 2. In 2021, world tourism showed a significant recovery, driven by the continuous loosening of fiscal and monetary policies in major economies, accelerated global vaccine production and rising vaccination rates. According …

Union Budget 2022-23: Here's how govt can help Covid-hit tourism sector
2 years, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2022-23: Here's how govt can help Covid-hit tourism sector

India Today  

The tourism sector has big expectations from the upcoming Union Budget 2022-23 after being hit hard by multiple waves of the Covid-19 pandemic. The fresh wave triggered by the Omicron variant has made the situation worse for the travel and tourism sector and recovery may be difficult without aggressive relief measures in the upcoming budget. Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO and …

Budget 2022-23 Expectation: Hospitality industry seeks tax relief, better infra and incentives
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022-23 Expectation: Hospitality industry seeks tax relief, better infra and incentives

Firstpost  

The budget for the financial year 2022-2023 is expected to be presented by our finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February. As the CEO and co-founder of Ekostay, a homestay venture, my expectations from the budget for the hospitality sector are seeking lower taxes, better infrastructure, and lucrative loan interest-free loan options. The hospitality sector in India has been the …

Southeast Asia reopening borders and living with Covid-19
3 years ago

Southeast Asia reopening borders and living with Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Southeast Asia has been implementing incremental measures to reopen its borders and restart international tourism. The World Travel and Tourism Council’s estimated that travel and tourism contributed to Southeast Asia’s Gross Domestic Product for about $380 million in 2019 or 12% and over 42 million jobs or over 13%. The latest Nikkei Asia Covid-19 Recovery Index for October shows progress …

China's tourism industry sees strong post-pandemic recovery
3 years, 3 months ago

China's tourism industry sees strong post-pandemic recovery

China Daily  

Tourism revenue during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday reached 37.15 billion yuan, recovering to 78.2 percent of that in 2019. During this year's three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, China witnessed more than 88 million domestic trips, about 87.2 percent of the figure for 2019, highlighting the strong recovery momentum in the country's tourism sector. China's tourism industry seems to have adapted to …

China's tourism industry sees strong post-pandemic recovery
3 years, 3 months ago

China's tourism industry sees strong post-pandemic recovery

China Daily  

Tourism revenue during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday reached 37.15 billion yuan, recovering to 78.2 percent of that in 2019. During this year's three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, China witnessed more than 88 million domestic trips, about 87.2 percent of the figure for 2019, highlighting the strong recovery momentum in the country's tourism sector. China's tourism industry seems to have adapted to …

A domestic tourism opportunity has presented itself. India must seize it
3 years, 3 months ago

A domestic tourism opportunity has presented itself. India must seize it

Hindustan Times  

It all started in the spring of last year when the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the travel industry across the world. While the pandemic is far from over and the memory of the devastating second wave is still fresh, the country doesn’t have a moment to lose to claw back lost ground while placing big bold bets into the future of …

Global tourism industry building in confidence
3 years, 3 months ago

Global tourism industry building in confidence

China Daily  

Experts called for enhanced international cooperation to explore a path toward recovery and revitalization in global tourism during the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services. The 2021 WFTC Beijing Xiangshan Tourism Summit and World Conference on Tourism Cooperation and Development held at the China National Convention Center on Friday is the only summit to which an international group－the …

Prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions dampen prospects of tourism
3 years, 3 months ago

Prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions dampen prospects of tourism

The Hindu  

The impact of the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic is continuing to make its presence felt on the tourism sector in some prime destinations as they continue to be under restrictions. On August 30, Karnataka government withdrew weekend curfew in Belagavi, Bidar, Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, Mysuru and Chamarajanagara districts, but decided to continue with restrictions in Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Udupi …

Second Wave of Covid Hit India’s Tourism With Fewer Foreign Tourist Arrivals Up To May 2021
3 years, 5 months ago

Second Wave of Covid Hit India’s Tourism With Fewer Foreign Tourist Arrivals Up To May 2021

News 18  

The deadly second wave of Covid-19 in India made a significant dent in the tourism industry, with fewer lakh tourists arriving in the country up to May 2021 as compared to the same period last year, when the outbreak had actually started, according to the government data. Around 3.89 lakh foreign footfall, of which March alone saw more than one …

Rajasthan begins preparations to revive tourism as COVID situation eases
3 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan begins preparations to revive tourism as COVID situation eases

India TV News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday asked officials to prepare a roadmap for reviving the tourism sector while utilising the budget allocated to the Tourism Department. The chief minister said the Tourism Policy-2020 announced by the state government focuses on promoting adventure tourism, night tourism, weekend tourism and rural tourism and this will give impetus to tourism in the …

Tourism takes a hit in Himachal amid second wave of Covid
3 years, 8 months ago

Tourism takes a hit in Himachal amid second wave of Covid

Hindustan Times  

Just when the tourism in Himachal Pradesh was showing signs of revival, the second wave of Covid-19 spelled doom for the industry with the hoteliers staring at another year of loss and workforce fearing about job loss. Last year, they had somehow managed to survive despite the big Covid spike, but if the situation spirals out of control this time, …

Journeys through the New Year
3 years, 11 months ago

Journeys through the New Year

China Daily  

An opera performance on a street of Huzhou, Zhejiang province, draws visitors on Jan 2. Increased pandemic prevention and control measures ensured a steady tourism market during the recent New Year holiday. Although sporadic COVID-19 cases emerged around the period, domestic tourism players and tourists stayed calm and rational, especially amid the country's effective pandemic response. Right before the New …

Covid-19 hits wildlife tourism market
4 years ago

Covid-19 hits wildlife tourism market

Live Mint  

The wildlife tourism season in India runs for about nine months, from early October to end-June. They are in debt,” says Aditya Panda, a conservationist and professional safari operator who organizes wildlife tours, predominantly in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Rajasthan. “The impact of covid-19 has gone beyond wildlife tourism eco-system, it has also impacted wildlife,” Siddhartha says over email. “There …

Covid-19 hits wildlife tourism market
4 years ago

Covid-19 hits wildlife tourism market

Live Mint  

The wildlife tourism season in India runs for about nine months, from early October to end-June. They are in debt,” says Aditya Panda, a conservationist and professional safari operator who organizes wildlife tours, predominantly in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Rajasthan. “The impact of covid-19 has gone beyond wildlife tourism eco-system, it has also impacted wildlife,” Siddhartha says over email. “There …

Hospitality, tourism picking up in Tirupati division
4 years, 1 month ago

Hospitality, tourism picking up in Tirupati division

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Businesses related to hospitality and tourism, which had been affected the most by Coronavirus pandemic, are slowly picking up in and around Tirupati, though they are nowhere near pre-Covid-19 levels. Leisure tourists have started visiting hotels, resorts and hill stations in the Tirupati tourism division, considered one of the major revenue sources for AP Tourism Development Corporation after Visakhapatnam. …

Mapping the course for Indian travel and tourism
4 years, 2 months ago

Mapping the course for Indian travel and tourism

Hindustan Times  

Hindustan Times, in a bid to shine light on new-age travel experiences in India, hosted the second season of its Tourism Conclave during September 24 and 25. Shedding light on domestic tourism, he adds, “We have to tell people about the travel options available within the country — from mountains to beaches and forests, we have everything. So, to showcase …

Travel and tourism may lose ₹5 lakh crore: study
4 years, 3 months ago

Travel and tourism may lose ₹5 lakh crore: study

The Hindu  

The Indian travel and tourism industry, one of the worst-impacted sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic, may suffer a loss of ₹5 lakh crore, or $65.6 billion, this year, according to the latest research report from the Confederation of Indian Industry and hospitality consulting firm Hotelivate. “The entire value chain linked to travel and tourism is likely to lose around ₹5 …

Tourism Sector in Dire Straits Due to Covid-19, Needs Urgent Relief from Govt: IATO
4 years, 3 months ago

Tourism Sector in Dire Straits Due to Covid-19, Needs Urgent Relief from Govt: IATO

News 18  

Industry body IATO on Monday urged the government to provide immediate relief to the tourism sector, which has been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes one-time financial grant of the gross salaries amount paid to the staff of tour operators on the basis of the balance sheet of fiscal year 2018-19 which is submitted with the government authorities, …

Global tourism lost £245bn in five months due to coronavirus, says UN chief
4 years, 3 months ago

Global tourism lost £245bn in five months due to coronavirus, says UN chief

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The global tourism industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, with $320bn lost in exports …

Global Tourism Lost $320 Billion in 5 Months, Over 120 Million Jobs at Risk Amid Pandemic, Says UN
4 years, 3 months ago

Global Tourism Lost $320 Billion in 5 Months, Over 120 Million Jobs at Risk Amid Pandemic, Says UN

News 18  

Lederer United Nations The tourism global industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, with USD 320 billion lost in exports in the first five months of the year and more than 120 million jobs at risk, the UN chief said on Tuesday. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a policy briefing and video address that tourism is the third-largest export …

UN: Global tourism loses $320bn amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

UN: Global tourism loses $320bn amid coronavirus pandemic

Al Jazeera  

Industry devastated by coronavirus, with tourist arrivals halved and more than 120 million jobs at risk, UN chief says. The global tourism industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, with $320bn lost in exports in the first five months of the year and more than 120 million jobs at risk, the United Nations chief has said. https://t.co/mfpWatYJxn pic.twitter.com/YjmioVbHRD — …

Covid-19: A plan for tourism to survive, revive, thrive
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19: A plan for tourism to survive, revive, thrive

Hindustan Times  

Covid-19 is the biggest challenge that the global tourism sector has faced till date. The United Nations World Tourism Organization estimates a reduction of 58% to 78% in tourist traffic across the world. The pandemic offers us an opportunity to hit the reset the button to make the tourism sector a sustainable engine for economic growth and development. We will …

Tourism operators and the Government want to give you a 'kick up the bum' to rethink your holidays during coronavirus
4 years, 4 months ago

Tourism operators and the Government want to give you a 'kick up the bum' to rethink your holidays during coronavirus

ABC  

Ever since COVID-19 shut Australia's borders, the message from the tourism industry has been clear: plan a holiday at home. Key points: Domestic travel spending plummeted by $11 billion in April and May this year compared to last year, research has found Domestic travel spending plummeted by $11 billion in April and May this year compared to last year, research …

Global tourism faces challenges on its journey to full recovery
4 years, 4 months ago

Global tourism faces challenges on its journey to full recovery

China Daily  

People walk on the Millennium Bridge backdropped by St Paul's Cathedral in London on Aug 1. As countries around the world get a grip on the novel coronavirus and cautiously begin reopening their economies, global tourism has seen a glimmer of hope, but it still faces an uphill struggle. When the British government announced a nationwide lockdown in March, Georgia …

Global tourism faces challenges on its journey to full recovery
4 years, 4 months ago

Global tourism faces challenges on its journey to full recovery

China Daily  

People walk on the Millennium Bridge backdropped by St Paul's Cathedral in London on Aug 1. As countries around the world get a grip on the novel coronavirus and cautiously begin reopening their economies, global tourism has seen a glimmer of hope, but it still faces an uphill struggle. When the British government announced a nationwide lockdown in March, Georgia …

Global tourism faces challenges on its journey to full recovery
4 years, 4 months ago

Global tourism faces challenges on its journey to full recovery

China Daily  

An aerial photo taken on May 30 shows a blue-flagged beach south of Athens. On July 28, the United Nations World Tourism Organization highlighted the enormous toll that the coronavirus pandemic has wrought on the global tourism sector, both in terms of tourist numbers and revenues. The latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer shows that lockdown restrictions imposed …

As we emerge into a 'new normal', India needs to evolve to create a COVID-ready tourism destination
4 years, 4 months ago

As we emerge into a 'new normal', India needs to evolve to create a COVID-ready tourism destination

Firstpost  

COVID-19 – despite its negative impact on the tourism industry – can be turned into a rare opportunity to fix challenges that have long plagued the sector One in every eight jobs in India is directly or indirectly linked to tourism. As we emerge into a new “normal” and learn to live with COVID-19, India’s tourism industry must evolve to …

The countries set to be hardest hit by Covid-19’s impact on tourism
4 years, 4 months ago

The countries set to be hardest hit by Covid-19’s impact on tourism

CNN  

CNN — While popular destinations are slowly reopening and tourism is beginning to pick up in some spots, the impact of the pandemic on the industry has been nothing short of devastating. Many countries that heavily rely on the revenue from tourism lost one of their main sources of wealth almost overnight back in March, but which are likely to …

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