TOURISM MEANS

It is a way of life, business-wise as well as living that kind of life in private. (April, 2020)

Tourism business representative

Slovenia

CHALLENGES

In my opinion the biggest challenge will be how to alleviate the deep grounded fear that is right now in people and how to persuade them that the world is still safe place for travelling and that other people are not threat anymore. The political measures and role of media are going to be the two mayor factors that will either encourage people to be positive or negative, pesimistic. They will either encourage people to go back to before established travelling routines and continue their lives or block them with reporting just negative news, as the media is doing right now globally. (April, 2020)

Student

Slovenia

CONCERNS

I am concerned for the hospitality industry as a whole. I am concerned that this pandemic will make people to cautious to the point where they won't venture out. I also am scared that people are going to financially unstable for a while, therefore resulting in no one spending money at local businesses. (April, 2020)

Local resident

United States

IDEAS

All my writing at the moment is exploring how we respond. This was my previous article: https://news.wtm.com/a-future-template-for-resilience-how-we-can-repurpose-tourism-and-champion-local-areas/

My next one, published later this week, looks at how we maintain solidarity during the challenging times ahead. It will also be on WTM's website. (April, 2020)

Inventor, consultant

France

I CAN OFFER

I can keep people company or help them with basic info about how to use electronic devices to keep in touch with friend and relatives. (April, 2020)

Student

Slovenia

I NEED

Stay in touch with other researchers, especially as we move out of this. (April, 2020)

Researcher, academic

Canada

SOLUTIONS

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)

Tourism employee

Slovenia

EXPLOITATION

Assistance with tourist vouchers only to accommodation facility. Travel agencies were largely excluded because hoteliers do not confirm shared reservations. (July, 2020)

Tourism employee

Slovenia

OTHER / SPOTTED

We need an organization that will promote international travel. I think people will have a fear of traveling for a long time. (August, 2020)

Tourism employee

Slovenia