“Virtual Tourism during and after Covid-19” was title of the 17th lecture delivered by Prof. Parikshat Singh Manhas, University of Jammu, India, and Dr. Rokhshad Tavakoli, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management at Taylor’s University, Malaysia which was held on 25th June 2020 (Thursday) at 1.00 pm (IST). The participants registered for this lecture, included top academicians, students, and research scholars of various countries like Egypt, UAE, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Malaysia, and India. This "International Web Lecture Series in Tourism and Hospitality" is an initiative taken by Prof. Parikshat Singh Manhas, University of Jammu along with Dr. Ramjit, Department of Tourism Studies, Central University of Kashmir, India and Mr. Nikhil Singh Charak, Assistant Professor, Ambedkar University, New Delhi, India.
At the onset, Mr. Nikhil Singh Charak welcomed all the participants and the experts and gave a brief introduction about both the experts and coordinators of the International Web Lecture Series. Prof. Parikshat Singh Manhas initiated the session's proceedings by welcoming the Co-speaker of the session Dr. Rokhshad Tavakoli & all participants and coordinators of the event.
Prof. Parikshat Singh Manhas, shared his valuable thoughts with the participants on the theme. He appraised the participants about the latest updates about Covid-19 and tourism and also updated them regarding the easing of restrictions across the world. Furthermore, he highlighted facts about the tourism destinations across various continents of the world during pandemic. He dwelled upon various challenges and opportunities concerning the virtual tourism. Further he elaborated about various aspects like skill enhancement of tourist guides and VR travellers and also quoted the examples of ITC and Radisson group of hotels who are following the new normal with the help of the virtual presence.
Dr Rokshad Tavakohli discussed various important aspects of virtual tourism and explained the progression of the Virtual tours during the pandemic to promote various destinations globally. She also correlated the concept of virtual tourism with sustainable development goals of UNWTO pertaining to tourism. Lastly she quoted various examples of virtual tours and their potential.
The session ended with vote of thanks which was presented by Dr. Ramjit, Department of Tourism Studies, Central University of Kashmir, India.
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