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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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We need more resources on digital solutions and on solutions for destination development, destination management and consumer behavior. (May, 2020)
Tourism means a lot to me. I have been employed from the very beginning since the establishment of the company that deals with passenger transport and travel organization. I really like to organize trips and excursions for groups. (August, 2020)
Demand fell 80 percent. (July, 2020)
The recovery from coronavirus will see those who are not committed to sustainability say we have to postpone such concerns and focus on growth.
Those who are committed to sustainability risk believing too greatly that 'this is our moment', and not challenging our own assumptions enough. (April, 2020)
We are considering how to mitigate the damage as much as possible. We have expanded our product range. (July, 2020)
As a tourism student, I can currently contribute to the renovation of tourism by helping with various tourism-related projects where I feel I can contribute. (April, 2020)
Global trends including European tourism ones
Advanced cases on sustainable tourism coping with COVID (June, 2020)
Regarding the tourism in Austria I think the best thing we can do as locals is to support the Austrian economic system. This starts with buying local products, spending "holiday" in Austria, visiting smaller restaurants or supporting smaller companies that fight to survive. (October, 2020)
Not do much an exploitation as such, but discounting I see amongst hotels in Japan will not save the industry as it causes the Prisoner's Dilemma. Everyone could suffer as a result. (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)