TOURISM MEANS

Tourism means a lot to me. Since I am employed in travel agency I would say I make a living from tourism. It is not just a job for me, because I always travel even during my annual leave. (September, 2020)

Tourism employee

Slovenia

CHALLENGES

The biggest challenge that the crisis brings with it is the economic aspect. Due to the almost global shutdown of the economy, it is not yet certain how bad the economy will be in the future. Tourism has been hit pretty hard, especially in Tyrol, and will therefore have a heavy loss in occupancy and reservations. How bad it actually gets is still unclear. (June, 2020)

Student

Austria

CONCERNS

I am concerned for the employees at each of the properties because being furlough I imagine is very difficult. I also am concerned for my boss, I do not want him to lose any of the properties because this is not something he can control. I am also concerned for the company as a whole because they are making little money.

In the eyes of the company, I am concerned the employees will not come back after the properties are allowed to reopen, that leaves a lot of hiring and HR work for our company (mainly my boss). I am also concerned to lose a lot of the suppliers we have for each property. (April, 2020)

Tourism employee

United States

IDEAS

The future of tourism is bright. After this crisis all people will want to do is travel. We need to focus on providing unique quality experiences for the travelers, sustainability and safety of a destination & happiness of the locals. (April, 2020)

Student

Slovenia

I CAN OFFER

In regards to learning new skills or getting certifications, here are some websites that may help:

https://www.cvent.com/en/certification/cvent-student-certifications

https://aws.amazon.com/certification/

https://www.facebook.com/business/learn/certification

https://www.thebridalsociety.com/certification-conferences

https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming

https://www.strikingly.com/ (make a portfolio for free!) (April, 2020)

Student

United States

I NEED

Resources for online marketing and website redesign. (July, 2020)

Tourism business representative

Slovenia

SOLUTIONS

Due to the current situation the idea of vegetable crates was born in Salzburg, which are delivered home - contactless:

https://www.fraeuleinflora.at/salzburg/gemuese-abo-kiste-salzburg/

There are other initiatives in Austria, which exist due to corona:

https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000116464066/initiativen-in-der-coronakrise-anker-fuer-den-alltag (October, 2020)

Student

Austria

EXPLOITATION

I think it is insane that you have to pay over €90 to get tested for COVID 19. There are a lot of people who cannot afford it especially when they were put on "Kurzarbeit" or lost their job. I think everyone should be able to get tested for free. (June, 2020)

Student

Austria

OTHER / SPOTTED

We need to raise more awareness about the 'Anthropocene' and the need to move to a form of ecological tourism. (July, 2020)

Researcher, academic

Cyprus