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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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Multi sector collaboration to collect data. (April, 2020)
As tourist: It's a way to learn about new places, people, their costumes, ... and to enjoy new experiences and relax. Bussines: It offers good business opportunities and wide creative space. (April, 2020)
I work at a winery when I am not a student at school. The winery was forced to close due to the COVID-19 outbreak. I now have no income. (April, 2020)
I am concerned for my housekeepers and frontline staff safety and health. They will be interacting with guests that could be sick or cleaning rooms that could contain the COVID-19 virus. Employee safety is a must, and with this face mask shortage prioritizing medical facilities, hotel owners have no priority to receive this essential item to keep frontline employees healthy. (March, 2020)
I would like to think that the C19 will be a change for the overall economic, environmental and social reset. As a humanity, we have shown that, in spite of the quest for profit, we are willing to sacrifice economy to save lives. Hopefully, we might realize that the long time live-saving will be to invest in building better societies and taking care of each other and the planet. Tourism can be one of the tools that we use to this end. However, if the pandemic is over, if there is no second wave and if we recover relatively quickly, I am afraid that the opportunity for 'reset' will be lost. (May, 2020)
I can speak about my experiences in tennis coaching and mountainbike guiding while the crisis. All the points you have to note before starting the training and how you have to handle the customers. (October, 2020)
We need more resources on digital solutions and on solutions for destination development, destination management and consumer behavior. (May, 2020)
Educate tourism workers on sustainable tourism and how to be mindful about locals and the environment. (April, 2020)
Some companies, especially in the medical and hygiene sector, have certainly been able to use the pandemic to their advantage. (October, 2020)
12 World-Class Museums You Can Visit Online
This article is not very related to the disease Coronavirus, but this technology can be used in those days too. On the website of those 12 museums and galleries is directly written, that they are closed until further notice, but they offer the visitors online exhibitions and virtual tours.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online (April, 2020)