Year-end travel plans on as Omicron has little impact on tourism

Most foreign destinations are out of bounds, but Maldives and Dubai are exceptions

The Omicron scare seems to have had little impact on travel plans, except that most foreign destinations are out of bounds due to COVID-related restrictions. The domestic tourism scene is bustling with activity.

Vijeth R., a techie in the city, said his family has planned a vacation to Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, for the New Year’s eve. “We have not been anywhere out for the past two years and planned this vacation. Now, again there is a scare of a possible third wave. But since we would be in a cottage inside the national park, we have decided to go ahead anyway,” he said.