December 26, 2004 in the Indian Ocean was recorded a strong earthquake. 9.3 on the scale of the reactor earthquake was the second largest earthquake in history. And then it was a tsunami turn, which came with devastation and destruction, causing enormous damage to life and property in the surrounding areas. Located in the heart of the Bay of Bengal, the islands of Andaman and Nicobar were one of the places that suffered from this catastrophe. For a small area that was just learning to form, it was like an attack with a rope. The island’s economy has plummeted due to the strong impact of the cataclysm on tourism facilities, assets and infrastructure. Many tourism facilities, including hotels, resorts and amusement parks, were destroyed, and then a negative impact on employment, income and the overall economy of the Union. Worst of all, negative advertising caused by media reports and news channels created a fear of psychosis among tourists, which led to a decrease in the influx of tourism to the island.
For the economy of the Andaman region, dominated by tourism and related industries, it was the biggest shock. And that is why the necessary steps were taken to control the situation. The government of India, too, was not mistaken and soon came into action. Several measures have been taken to revive and encourage tourism. Some of them:
• Creation of moorings in the port of Blair, Mayabound and in the Nicobar area to facilitate the mooring of large cruise ships to attract more and more tourists to Andaman. In addition, several sea planes and aircraft were introduced to connect the islands.
• Water sports facilities were created with amenities such as canteen, shopping and accommodation. In addition, a golf course at the port of Blair, shopping centers with multiplexers, high-quality plasma panels and four tourist submarines were opened for the development of tourism on the island.
• To ensure a smooth connection to the island, direct flights to the port of Blair were introduced from many important places such as Delhi, Mumbai and Calcutta. Today, most domestic airlines, including Sahara, Air India, Deccan and Kingfisher, offer flights to the island.
• Additional civilian airports were opened at Andaman and Nicobar airports for frequent boarding of domestic and international flights.
• The Government of India, in cooperation with the Andaman District Tourism Authority, is promoting the island as a thriving eco-tourism destination. To increase the awareness of ecotourists around the world, many CDs and films have been created. In addition, light tourism. Visa policy and long-term permits for people associated with tourism. Industry has been proposed to promote island tourism.
• Implement and promote water sports, wildlife tours and other adventure trips to invite active researchers.
Currently, many travel agencies offer Andaman packages, making a delightful Andaman tour available to everyone. Searching the Internet, you will find a multitude of travel packages for various needs and traveler borrowers.
