Taj Mahal has been closed for visitors from today as the tourism department take measures to stop the spread of noval coronavirus amid a global outbreak that has killed over 7,000 people and infected more than 1.8 lakh.
Period between February to April is the best time of the year when tourism flourishes all over the world, however, the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic has hit it badly.
With coronavirus fears impacting the Goa's tourism sector, umbrella body of mining dependents GMPF on Monday sought immediate resumption of mining activities in the state which is already reeling under a financial stress due to mining halt.
Amid increasing fear of coronavirus, Assam Secretary of Tourism, M Anganuthu on Monday stated that the tourists should not fear of anything as the state government has made all arrangements in the city.
The Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic is massively affecting Kerala's tourism industry. Even the famous tourist spot of Kovalam beach, which is usually swarmed with tourists, was seen deserted on Sunday. Kerala has so far reported 22 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Kerala tourism industry has been affected badly due to coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Tourism is one industry that has been largely hit by the outbreak of coronavirus all around the world. From cancellation of flights to tour packages, people are afraid to step out of their house during this time.
Amid rising COVID 19 cases and to contain the spread of the deadly virus in the country, India has suspended tourist visas until April 15. Moreover, people arriving in the country especially from seven specific countries will be quarantined as a precautionary measure. Here's how it will cost India.
India's travel and hospitality industry is headed for its worst crisis with an at least Rs 8,500-crore hit in revenues due to suspension of most visas over fears of spread of coronavirus that would result in lower footfalls and drop in business for tour operators, hotels and aviation industry.
The Travel Agents Association of India has sought the Centre's intervention to overcome challenges faced by the industry as tour operators have witnessed 70-80 per cent cancellation of bookings following the coronavirus outbreak, an official said.
Kerala has registered a 17.2 per cent rise in tourist (domestic and foreign) arrivals with the number touching 1.96 crore in 2019.
While speaking to ANI on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, the Governor of Meghalaya Tathagata Roy said, "A lot of tourism facilities and homestays are going vacant. I have spoken to tour operators, who said tourism has got a hit.
Soon, travellers will get to discover little known lores and unwritten historical tales behind tourist destinations in Kerala, thanks to an innovative drive.
The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) is upset with films that seek to portray the tourist hotspot as a "drug or prostitution" destination.
To attract attention of higher authorities and reach more people on a national scale, a tournament was organized by the youth to promote winter sports further on a frozen field in Markoot.
Youngsters from Kashmir host snow cricket tournament to promote tourism
Kerala is eyeing a robust growth in domestic tourist arrivals in 2020 as it undertakes a slew of initiatives, including 'Tourism Trade Meets' in ten cities in the country, to make the state a 365-day destination.
The district hospital and the SN Medical College hospital have made arrangements to isolate suspected patients coming from abroad, but the level of confidence in government health services is low.
Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Pham Sanh Chau on Wednesday said that novel coronavirus has impacted the tourism sector in his country.
Uttarakhand Government declared Baur reservoir a tourism center. Tourists influx has started to witness beautiful destination.
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