Corona Outbreak: How it might change the way we travel and spend vacations?
The Outbreak of the deadly COVID 19 Corona Virus has brought the entire globe to a complete standstill. With nations after nations compelled to undertake Lockdowns, there seems to be a complete halt in the way we lead our lives. No nation is being spared and even the most advanced nations of the world like the US and that of Europe are grappling to find ways to deal with it. The only way to contain the virus as per experts is social distancing. The economic downturn which is due very shortly where all the sectors of the economy are likely to get severely affected but the one that is impacted most without a doubt is the travel and hospitality industry.
With the global oil and gas prices reaching record lows owing to the lack of any demand, we are indeed slotted again to see very tough times ahead. This is likely to also significantly change the way travel and spend our vacations.
Why do you need to be very careful?
It is true that the current lockdown in India has been extended till the 3rd of May 200 and may end soon. But there is immense fear amongst all that it is only following that there is a chance of a relapse. Thus this is the period in the post lockdown that you need to be careful the most. It is possible that you might have booked hotels, flights and travel during the ongoing summer. These would have been canceled as a result of the situation. But even if you have plans to travel following everything getting normal after the end of the current lockdown you need to be prepared to completely travel differently from the way you had been doing in the past.
The many changes in regard to this are evident from the changes being decided upon by the Indian Railways. To ensure proper distancing during travel by trains between passengers it has been decided that in case of AC Three-tier compartments the middle berth may soon be a thing of the past. This is indeed a big step forward.
Gradually you would see that many changes happening within the sector.
You need to choose cleaner and more hygienic hotels so that you are sure that you or your co-travelers are safe while you stay at the hotel. While traveling too you need to wear face masks and also use sanitizers to wash your hands at regular intervals. This is of utmost importance. The reason is that this virus is very deadly and must be defeated on all fronts and that too within a quick time. You also need to eat out only at restaurants that are clean and hygienic. There is also a possibility that some of these hotels and vacation spots may be fully sanitized. All in all, there are big changes that are due in the travel and tourism sector post lockdown. You need to be aware of all of them.
In case you are based in Kolkata or its neighborhood you might be traveling to Digha quite frequently. Following the passing of the current pandemic, you need to choose hotels that are clean and Hotel Santiniketan Digha is the one that is the best hotels in Digha in every respect.
