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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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I need a good and competent team, a team that is reliable. I would like to be mutely involved in the creative work process of sustainable tourism and be heard there. Even though I am still very young for this. I think it is important that people of different ages and backgrounds work together. Through this diversity we will find the best solutions. (December, 2020)
An opportunity to engage. (April, 2020)
Cash-flow due to plummeting demand due to global market crash, border restrictions and public health fears. (April, 2020)
People and the industry focusing too much on the problem and ignoring the chances for solutions. (May, 2020)
Until there is a vaccine, we will have to get used to a new way of life, travel, socializing. (August, 2020)
I want to give you free insights, inspiration, information and best practices from which you can learn – to open and take your hostel or other type of accommodation to the next level. https://hostelobserver.com/ (July, 2020)
We need more resources on digital solutions and on solutions for destination development, destination management and consumer behavior. (May, 2020)
Trying out all sorts of different applications and never stop being curious. (April, 2020)
Travel companies not allowing for partial or full refunds. It is not as if people wanted to cancel their travel and we cannot deter people from traveling in the future by souring their present experiences. (March, 2020)
Allow free travel insurance, people are afraid to book because they feel the risk to have their trip cancelled. (April, 2020)