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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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My love and support; I would love to donate money to help and do more but I can barely support myself right now. (April, 2020)
It is my biggest hobby and motivator, spending most of my time & money on exploring the world (May, 2020)
The challenge is to adjust the travel offer. Previously, we mainly organized longer trips to other continents, but now we are forced to prepare new products. We are preparing one- and multi-day trips around Slovenia, but after such trips there is less interest from our guests. They mostly travel around Slovenia alone. (August, 2020)
The community i live in largely depends on tourists to survive. The forecast for this summer season is terrifying. (April, 2020)
Exploring the world without cars. (April, 2020)
www.resilientdestinations.com is gathering resources for a sustainable recovery, and sharing them with whoever wants. (April, 2020)
We need people who will not be afraid to travel. People who will want to travel. Abolition of travel restrictions. (August, 2020)
Online wine degustations. (April, 2020)
The protests of stay in place orders. (April, 2020)
Whilst this is major setback for tourism as we know it and many businesses will suffer as a result, I at least hope this will present an opportunity for the industry to change for the better. A more sustainable approach to tourism is needed, perhaps this will kick start it. (May, 2020)