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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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The best solution in my opinion is, that we have to digitize the workflow and learn to handle the e-progress. (December, 2020)
Tourism is an important part of my life as I have been working in tourism for over 10 years. It represents work, pleasure and joy to me. (August, 2020)
Travel cancellations by passengers. We are not currently receiving any new bookings. (July, 2020)
That people will be afraid to travel again. (May, 2020)
- Event planners could get certifications in event planning to showcase their expertise to boost their chances of being hired (The Bridal Society offers certifications in Wedding Planning and Wedding Design online (these are not free)). (April, 2020)
www.resilientdestinations.com is gathering resources for a sustainable recovery, and sharing them with whoever wants. (April, 2020)
Stay in touch with other researchers, especially as we move out of this. (April, 2020)
Everyone can show everyone that renunciation is possible and necessary in this situation. Meanwhile, you can put your money into small businesses to keep the economy running, even if it is only for one take away dinner. (April, 2020)
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)
Thank you so much for putting this together it is truly amazing and I hope it makes a difference. (April, 2020)