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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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Start virtual tours or experiences (September, 2020)
Providing other people new and exciting destinations for reasonable prices. (October, 2020)
Normally I earn most of my money during the winter season. This year I could just work half-season until everything shut down. Now for my and my family, the biggest challenge is for sure to find new ways to earn enough money also during this crisis. (June, 2020)
Initially, there was a fear. Then a question of the summer season, on which not only many Croatians depend income wise, but also the financial health of the country (large share of BDP). Now, it seems that there will be some tourist activity over the summer season, but the restrictive measures were relaxed in such a short time that many fear of the surge in number of sick once international visitors arrive. This is at this very moment, but situation still changes very quickly and next week it might be that we would face entire new set of issue. (May, 2020)
To build / create a big common photo album / photothek per country with holidays pictures from tourists (not from local people). A paper version (book) or net website (April, 2020)
Digital marketing, Consulting, Guests research, Data-driven decisions (May, 2020)
We do not need special resources, only normal conditions that will allow travel. (August, 2020)
Educate tourism workers on sustainable tourism and how to be mindful about locals and the environment. (April, 2020)
VIPs saying we're all in this together to promote themselves. (April, 2020)
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)