World Tourism Network Interest Groups and Chapters have been introduced in Malaysia, Balkans, Saudi Arabia, Africa, and many other regions. Interest Groups are complimented with leadership groups handling anything from aviation to hospitality, to peace through tourism. The newly established Chapter in Bangladesh brings experience and leadership to the mix of this new organization. | Breaking Travel News | eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Tabarul Huq, Staff Correspondent, bdnews24.com
Published: 12 May 2021 03:24 AM BdST
Updated: 12 May 2021 03:24 AM BdST File Photo
With the tourism hotspots shut amid a nationwide lockdown over a second wave of coronavirus infections, the sector is set to see yet another Eid pass by in despair. );
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Around four million people, who are directly or indirectly involved in the sector, stare at uncertain times, says Md Rafeuzzaman, president of the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh or TOAB.
People involved in the sector are now seeking government help to ride out the crisis, as Rafeuzzaman says the industry stands to lose Tk 57 billion in lost business due to the crisis.
Tourism recovering
A view of Rului Para of Sajek Valley, an emerging tourist spot situated among the hills of the Kasalong range of mountains in Rangamati. Photo: Anvil Chakma Star Business Report Star Business Report
Hotels and resorts have seen a surge in tourist numbers in the last couple of months as young people are leading the recovery of an industry that had hit rock bottom at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Winter is the peak season for the tourism industry in Bangladesh, but it is going through a tough time because of the crisis-induced business slowdown.
The situation has improved recently compared to that of first several months after the deadly pathogen hit the country in March.