On World Tourism Day, Here Are Some Safety Tips That Can Come In Handy When Travelling During A Pandemic

World Tourism Day is observed every year on September 27 to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of the Organization in 1970, paving the way for the establishment of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The day is observed to highlight the importance of tourism's social, cultural, political, and economic value across the globe.

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World Tourism Day: Theme

This year, the theme for the day is 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth.' COVID-19 had a major impact on everyone around the world. While it broke families, it also had a devastating impact on the global economy. One of the worst-hit sectors was tourism. With this theme in mind, the UNWTO aims to rebuild the world by bringing back tourism as countries slowly return to normalcy.

As tourism is restarted, it will be a big boost for the economy. Along with that, the results of this growth should be spread far and wide in every corner of the world. No community should be left behind in this.

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With the decline in COVID-19 cases, the tourism destinations have been opening up, travellers are set to venture out. However, the pandemic is not over and it is important to follow the below guidelines to ensure a safe trip without any unforeseen consequences.

Things To Keep In Mind While Traveling During Covid-19 Pandemic

- For starters, make a list of places you want to visit and plan accordingly. Remember proper planning is the only thing that will work out currently. An impromptu travel plan won't work out during the current times.

- Next thing to do before planning a holiday is to check travel restrictions and important guidelines imposed on the particular location. From a period of quarantine to two doses of COVID-19 vaccination and negative RT-PCR reports, different places have different requirements. So make sure your planning is aligned to that.

- Research well about the location. There are several websites, which provide details about the holiday destinations, nearby attractions, accommodation options, and food points.

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- Make sure to carry essential items like identity cards, hand sanitiser, disinfectant wipes, face masks, face shields among others.

- Follow COVID-19 safety precautions like avoiding touching surfaces unnecessarily. If you need to touch anything, sanitise your hand properly, especially before eating and touching your eyes and nose.

- Lastly, if you're feeling sick and think that you may have Covid-19 symptoms, avoid travel at all costs to keep yourself and others safe.

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So, on this World Tourism Day, travel safely.