Traveling industry takes a hit amid coronavirus pandemic

Last updated on: 29 March,2021 01:55 pm

Travel for pilgrimage also suffered a major blow during seven months of FY21

LAHORE (Web Desk) – Coronavirus pandemic has hit travelling industry drastically during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (FY2020-2021).

As per details, travelling aboard bill during seven months of 2020-21 stood around 454 million dollars as compared to same period last year’s 902 million dollars showing a decline of almost 50 percent.

Travel for pilgrimage also suffered a major blow during seven months of FY21 as only $261,000 worth of travelling was accounted for in seven months of FY21 compared to corresponding period of last year’s massive $269 million.