Turning villages into tourist hotspots

A shift towards rural destinations holds the key to post-lockdown tourism revival.

The tourism industry is lining up destinations which earlier had few takers, but now have the potential to become the rage due to trend changes prompted by Covid-19. After being cooped up at home for months following the virus lockdown, and the need to maintain social distance still very relevant with the outbreak showing no signs of abating, thrill-seekers will want to be away from crowds and close to nature in open spaces. They will want to venture into nature and engage in activities that promise a lifetime experience in rural areas in particular. So both hosts and guests are trying to explore new areas. Once the travel industry resumes operations, this trend will not only accelerate but also emerge stronger.