Manali: Even though domestic tourism in Himachal benefits from restrictions on international travel, the country’s adventure tourism industry, which mostly depend on foreign tourists, can see other dark years because Omicron.
The Himachal domestic tourism industry recovered from losses that occurred in the first and second waves of Covid-19.
Lakh tourists, who have planned to visit foreign locations, visit the country due to restrictions on international travel.
Many hotels do businesses that have never happened this year.
Contrary to this, thousands of people in the state involved in tourism adventure may have to wait another year to get foreign clients.
The Association of President Ravi Thakur’s adventure tour operator said foreigners as the main client, the country’s tourist adventure industry had been seriously affected for more than a year now.
“Omicron scare has begun to affect tourism throughout the world.
Foreign tourists generally plan their tour one year earlier.
In the current state, no one wants to plan first.
As an Omicron Covid-19 variant spends the shadow, no one is sure about The future of the industry.
The possibility of tourism adventure will take another year to return to its track, “he said.
Whether it’s a mountain climbing activity, bicycle tourism, Jeep Safaris or other adventure expeditions, foreigners used to be the main clients in Himachal.
Two seasons have passed without foreign clients since the first wave hit the world last year.
Trekking, guide plates, portions, cooks, support staff, agency and thousands of young people who depend on tourism adventure have no hope and believe that many of them can lose their jobs.
Thakur said several operators and their staff only survived because of domestic tourists.
“People in India also take adventure tours, not ordinary family tours.
But this part is still very small.” Domestic clients also bring US business but many institutions mostly depend on foreigners living in the state for weeks or months.
“Hospitality believes the transfer of tourists from foreign locations to India will take them more business and they will have a great business ahead of January and February.
And the adventure tourism industry will continue to be shaken from the impact of Covid-19.