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::
How should we IMAGINE tourism now that we have an opportunity to reset the way we do business?
Which CHANGES would you like to see? If any?
What are your CHALLENGES and CONCERNS?
What are your IDEAS and SOLUTIONS to make it through the pandemic AND into a sustainable and innovative future of tourism?
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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EXPLOITATION
It´s sad that there are so many cheaters who just want to get all the money which is spend by the state to help the little enterprises to survive the crisis, so that those who really need the money, don´t have any chance to work against their problems ... (June, 2020)
Student
Germany
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Bosnia Herzegovina
Tourist
Singapore
Tourism business representative
Slovakia
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TOURISM MEANS
The thing about travel that leaves the biggest impression on me is definitely just the general vibe/feel you get from a place, not necessarily the main tourist attractions, museums, etc...I think that most of the feeling you get from a city is contributed by the locals; their lifestyle and shared values. That’s why meeting new people and getting to know more about their culture and outlook on life is the thing I’m most excited for when traveling. (April, 2020)
Student
Slovenia
CHALLENGES
We are trying to figure out, what kind of tourist are there going to be after the COVID-19. How can we address them?
How can we make our business stable?
How to connect with other regional stakeholders to be more stable and present in future market? (April, 2020)
Tourism business representative
Slovenia
CONCERNS
The main concern I have is, that when this all will be over, that people will just get crazy and want to visit the whole world and be greedy. (April, 2020)
Student
Slovenia
IDEAS
We are considering how to mitigate the damage as much as possible. We have expanded our product range. (July, 2020)
Tourism business representative
Slovenia
I CAN OFFER
Insights & experience on Asian countries (May, 2020)
Tourist
Singapore
I NEED
I may want to have any resources shows how exactly the tourism industry will be recovered from previous cases such as the SARS or H1N1, and any resources that showing the prediction of how long the tourism industry should be recovered. Then take a look on its differnece. (April, 2020)
Student
United States
SOLUTIONS
Offering alternative future dates later this year and then next year instead of automatically accepting a cancellation. (May, 2020)
Tourism or convention office, event organizer
United Kingdom
EXPLOITATION
I think it is insane that you have to pay over €90 to get tested for COVID 19. There are a lot of people who cannot afford it especially when they were put on "Kurzarbeit" or lost their job. I think everyone should be able to get tested for free. (June, 2020)
Student
Austria
OTHER / SPOTTED
Don't spend this time stressing but building the future plans and gaining new knowledge that will be useful in the next few years. (April, 2020)
