PATA takes measures...................

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has launched a Crisis Resource Center and Tourism Recovery Monitor, a platform to provide up-to-date policy statements, authoritative information and tourism indicators from around the globe. CEO, PATA, tells us more.

QHow do you think travel will changepostthispandemic? I have no doubt that travel post COVID-19 will be different. How exactly, I do not know, but I can only imagine that airports will look to implement permanent health checks and/or the addition of more health questions via applications. I also believe that businesses like hotels, airlines, attractions, museums, etc., will have to demonstrate increased sanitisation. Furthermore, I also expect many of us will be travelling with hand sanitisers and be conscious of washing our hands more frequently.

QHowdoyouthinktravelinsurance tothis?

Travel insurance companies will have to adapt to a new reality and add additional clauses to cover people in times of pandemic, including covering the cost of flights, hotels and tours as well as other health concerns.

QPleaseshareanupdateon thePATATravelMart. As with all other organisations, we

are reviewing our annual calendar of events and adapting to the quickly-evolving situation. There is still a question mark regarding the possibility of hosting our mart later this year. If and when we do, there will be a big focus on COVID-19 and the impact on the sector as well as special attention on sanitisation at the convention venue.

QWhatareyourrecommendations aviationministriesinAsia,especially Businesses such as airlines, hotels, tour operators and other related travel businesses need to support each other right now, while the government needs to provide financial aid and assistance to the industry