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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.
Don't forget to share YOUR insights (for the first time or again, with new observations):
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We need tourists. Or help to find a digital way of earning money on what we do. (April, 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)
As of right now, the start date for my post-graduation career has been delayed due to the COVID-19 virus. My family and loved ones have already been impacted with their jobs and small businesses they operate. (April, 2020)
My concern is that a lot of tourism employees will be left out and forgotten for some time. But on the other hand, my concern is that after quarantine people will rush to all places possible and again fill all the carrying capacities of destinations. (April, 2020)
Collaboration - I think sanitation and personal touch will become even more important. I want to see the industry work with environmentally friendly and sustainable companies to promote a sustainable and clean future. There are so many companies that hotels can work with to lower their carbon footprint and be clean and safe. EX: The honest Co. Mrs. Meyers, etcc... (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)
A list of companies in the tourism industry that are hiring. What companies are going to be looking for employees once things start to pick up again and what companies are no longer going to be able to stay in business due to lost revenues during this time. (April, 2020)
For hotels and even other tourism companies!
https://www.cayugacollection.com/believe-with-us-in-a-future-of-extraordinary-travel/ (April, 2020)
VIPs saying we're all in this together to promote themselves. (April, 2020)
Great to see initiative to re-think and evaluate tourism during the pandemic. Thank you. (April, 2020)