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The 2020 pandemic and previous years’ overtourism issues showed us both the benefits, the relevance, and the limits of the tourism, hospitality and leisure industries for society. We cannot foresee the future, but we can listen to challenges and start developing solutions.
So far we have received more than 900 responses in which these questions have been discussed::
In the name of the global tourism family, many thanks to every single one of you for the inspiring feedback. Your replies are summarized in the sections below.
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Lack of opportunities at the moment to do the sharing and promotion of the destination. Income drop. Strategy reevaluation. (April, 2020)
Tourism service activities a small part of our offer, but are a nice complement to our primary activity (cheesmaking). (May, 2020)
We have significantly less work, so many employees have been waiting for work at home for almost half a year. (September, 2020)
How long does it take me to close the agency and where to find a new source of income. (August, 2020)
A seemingly easy solution is a better distribution in destinations, places, tourism products. For example: when I was in Zakynthos, Greece, everyone one the island had the infamous »shipwreck« beach on their minds. Everyone wanted to go there (as you can see in the picture, me included). It's really something. BUT, just a few minutes away there was a stunning, picture-perfect hidden beach with white sand, exceptional views and no people. Exactly, NONE. I hope I made my point clear. I am still really happy I got to see that beach, I will never forget it. (April, 2020)
I do not have any resources at the moment, as I do not see adequate resources in this situation to save tourism. (July, 2020)
Senior industry professionals giving guidance to those who are just starting out in this industry during these troubling times. (March, 2020)
All kinds of online stores. (June, 2020)
Global airlines and hotels holding back payments or only providing credits to customers, yet laying people off, and seeking bailouts. (April, 2020)
Allow free travel insurance, people are afraid to book because they feel the risk to have their trip cancelled. (April, 2020)