Current situation in Nevada
various offerings of the destination so they can best utilise the lockdown period to develop itineraries that suit the traveller. “We are conducting various webinars to educate the Indian travel trade by providing information on Nevada and promoting the destination beyond Las Vegas. We are covering topics like overview of Nevada, Reno, Lake Tahoe and road trips within the destination,” informs
Manager – Trade Relations, TravelNevada India.
Ahluwalia, Ritesh
So far, TravelNevada has conducted four such webinars for the trade in general and exclusive webinars for Thomas Cook, JTB India and Rajasthan
Trade Association of Uttar Pradesh), SATA (South Gujarat Association of Travel Agents), Kesari and FCM.
Road to recovery
The COVID-19 crisis is being regarded as one that will
change the face of tourism forever. While the road to recovery may be long-drawn for nations and economies alike, the tourism trade must make the most of this time to further enhance their knowledge and skill, making
Nevada is under lockdown till April 30. Governor Steve Sisolak has extended a state-wide business shutdown, ordering Nevadans to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19 through the end of April. The order applies to all public gatherings, events and other non-essential activities planned through April 30 — extending the shutdown by 14 days — as a necessary public health step. Under the order, Nevadans are allowed to leave their homes for work, to exercise, receive healthcare and shop for food, so long as they practise safe social distancing. The ‘Stay at home’ directive allows Nevadans to go to gas stations, pharmacies, grocery stores, banks, takeout restaurants and other essential businesses, but does not permit residents to leave home for any other reason.
them ready for the postCOVID world. Account Director, TravelNevada
Seema Datt,
India, says, “We are hoping that this crisis will end soon and not only TravelNevada, but the whole tourism industry will recover from this situation. We will continue to reach out to the trade through digital platforms to educate them and provide them as much information as possible.”