Over half of those employed in the tourism industry in India have either lost their jobs completely or are currently on leave without pay. This adds up to 40 million trying to survive the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their own livelihoods and the economy.
The President of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Jyotic Mayal, said on the development of the India tourism budget as it relates to the union budget for 2021 that it should be focused more on spending to enable economic growth. She believes that tourism can generate cash flow and earnings which will enable enhancement of the country’s infrastructure.
The Honorary General Secretary of the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality…