TOURISM MEANS

Tourism means a lot to me. I have been employed from the very beginning since the establishment of the company that deals with passenger transport and travel organization. I really like to organize trips and excursions for groups. (August, 2020)

Tourism employee

Slovenia

CHALLENGES

We are trying to figure out, what kind of tourist are there going to be after the COVID-19. How can we address them?

How can we make our business stable?

How to connect with other regional stakeholders to be more stable and present in future market? (April, 2020)

Tourism business representative

Slovenia

CONCERNS

Employees need protection but have no way to social distance without effectively completing the given work related tasks. The risks are taken due to hotels being an essential business. Some hotels have closed while others aren't, it is decided on a case by case basis by the ownership and local government. (April, 2020)

Tourism employee

United States

IDEAS

We must strive to create a new tourism - a more sustainable one. This will have to be developed in the coming months. (September, 2020)

Tourism employee

Slovenia

I CAN OFFER

In regards to learning new skills or getting certifications, here are some websites that may help:

https://www.cvent.com/en/certification/cvent-student-certifications

https://aws.amazon.com/certification/

https://www.facebook.com/business/learn/certification

https://www.thebridalsociety.com/certification-conferences

https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming

https://www.strikingly.com/ (make a portfolio for free!) (April, 2020)

Student

United States

I NEED

A list of companies in the tourism industry that are hiring. What companies are going to be looking for employees once things start to pick up again and what companies are no longer going to be able to stay in business due to lost revenues during this time. (April, 2020)

Student

United States

SOLUTIONS

We try to be in contact with our guests and followers through our social media. We are publishing more content for inspiration and also with a support for local businesses. (April, 2020)

Tourism or convention office, event organizer

Slovenia

EXPLOITATION

Social media influencers using it for attention; politicians making speeches to further their own agendas and blame various other parties instead of taking responsibility. Others whom are price gouging, being rude and inconsiderate, unfortunately this list goes on and on and on. (March, 2020)

Student

United States

OTHER / SPOTTED

Communicate: build up your digital community now! Talk to you guests of tomorrow, contact the loyal guests and ask how are they doing. They will really appreciate it. Encourage people to stay home today and travel tomorrow. Share positive messages and make people dream about your destination. (April, 2020)

Tourism business representative

Slovenia