TOURISM MEANS

It is my biggest hobby and motivator, spending most of my time & money on exploring the world (May, 2020)

Tourist

Singapore

CHALLENGES

It will be hard to open our own tourism businesses, which action will we have to take, and how long will it take, to have those opportunities back as were presented to us, before the crisis. (April, 2020)

Tourism employee

Slovenia

CONCERNS

When it would be able to travel; the flight prices during/after the pandemic; would hotels be safe to stay; (May, 2020)

Student

United Kingdom

IDEAS

Go digital, as much as possible. But how do we earn money on a dogsled tour digital? I am not sure. (April, 2020)

Tourism business representative

Sweden

I CAN OFFER

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)

Student

Slovenia

I NEED

Organizations that will lobby global governments on behalf of the economy to create a more stable business environment. (July, 2020)

Tourism business representative

Slovenia

SOLUTIONS

For hotels and even other tourism companies!

https://www.cayugacollection.com/believe-with-us-in-a-future-of-extraordinary-travel/ (April, 2020)

Student

Germany

EXPLOITATION

https://www.ft.com/content/19d90308-6858-11ea-a3c9-1fe6fedcca75 - link to the article written by Yuval Noah Harari that I find curious, as it opens many cotroversial questions and dilemas for the future - as the author states amongst other emphases - a shift from “over the skin” to “under the skin” surveillance, with the use od biometric data. (April, 2020)

Student

Slovenia

OTHER / SPOTTED

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)

Tourism business representative

United Kingdom