Travel company launches a `holiday first, pay on return’ scheme to boost tourism

MUMBAI: In a move that would be a shot in the arm for the ailing tourism industry, two major travel companies have come together to offer a scheme under which tourists can pay for their holiday after they return.

Moreover, the travel companies said that they have ensured not only financial safety, but also `every aspect of physical safety’ that comes into play when travelling during a pandemic.

Given that the conventional strategy of tour companies has been to offer heavy discounts for early bookings and payments, the current scheme takes off in an entirely new direction.