Virtual products may soon become a new reality for the travel industry. Riyaz UC, Managing Director of Spiceland Holidays, has found an innovative way to survive in the COVID-19 struck industry. He has launched a seven-day virtual wellness package that is a blend of authentic Kerala ayurvedic concepts and yoga. The retreat has a panel of experts who will guide people on various things such as meditation, yoga asanas, and the right diet with live cooking demos.
Riyaz explains, “People around the world are mentally and emotionally depressed right now. They want to get rejuvenated but there is no way they can travel to Kerala or any of the wellness destinations. I have created a seven-day wellness retreat that has a panel of experts who will guide people on various things such as meditation, yoga asanas, and the right diet with live cooking demos. It has guaranteed results.”
Riyaz adds that this is also an opportunity for agents to earn some commission. “This product is for the global market. We are selling this package at Rs 10,000 or USD 150 and travel agents can earn a commission of up to USD 40 per package. This is a new source for earning revenue for them,” he says. Spiceland Holidays is a Kerala-based destination management company and one of the largest in South India and Sri Lanka.