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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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This is the first time we have found ourselves in such a crisis, so we do not know the solution and good practices. (September, 2020)
At its best, tourism is the chance to connect with people and nature and to focus on a life not defined by productivity. (April, 2020)
How to become interesting destination for one who is just passing through our valley, what to offer that guest will spend some money for our service, what the guest would like to experience. (April, 2020)
Limitation in travel & possible “virus racism” (May, 2020)
To have other types of travel... say, using VR. (May, 2020)
I am availible if people want to talk - wheter they have troubles accepting these new situation. (March, 2020)
Resources for online marketing and website redesign. (July, 2020)
Let’s think sustainable, responsible, ecologically and “boutique”. Definition of boutique: authentic experiences in the countryside, connecting local providers, non-mass tourism, uniqueness, local identity, local stories, inclusion of ethno-animation. (August, 2020)
Some companies, especially in the medical and hygiene sector, have certainly been able to use the pandemic to their advantage. (October, 2020)
I support the initiative, but I am afraid we cannot save tourism until the virus spreads. (August, 2020)