Travel and tourism recovery: a perspective for South Asia and lessons for other regions in the age of COVID-19

Aug 24, 2020

A receptionist wearing a protective mask is seen behind a protective screen at the main entrance of the Shangri-La hotel, amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 1, 2020. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte - RC2EKH98LCDQ

What's next for travel and tourism in South Asia in the post-COVID era? Image: REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

Ritwija Darbari

Community Specialist, Business Engagement, India and South Asia, World Economic Forum

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Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO world heritage site, after the government implemented COVID-19 restrictions in Lalitpur, Nepal, August 2020. Image: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

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