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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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To get a job (because I work in the gastro and all big events are cancelled), everyday concerns for the welfare of the family, terrors of a second wave, probably no vacation outside Europe possible this summer, how long does it take to get everything back to normal. (June, 2020)
1) Discovering new people & places 2) Creativity Format 3) Our (potentialy) big market. (April, 2020)
Tourism is an extremely sensitive activity, which is affected by various phenomena: natural disasters, weather influences, unfavorable political situations, religious tensions, pandemics, epidemics. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly adapt in this industry, which is easier in smaller tourism companies. (August, 2020)
People and the industry focusing too much on the problem and ignoring the chances for solutions. (May, 2020)
Remain positive even in difficult time, better times are coming soon. (October, 2020)
My skills, my willing to make the difference and my passion towards tourism. I think that nowadays ecotourism should be the key to success. (May, 2020)
In case the idea goes through - some ways to disinfect the apartments after every guest. (April, 2020)
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/13-tips-to-face-your-fear-and-enjoy-the-ride.html (November, 2020)
Social media influencers using it for attention; politicians making speeches to further their own agendas and blame various other parties instead of taking responsibility. Others whom are price gouging, being rude and inconsiderate, unfortunately this list goes on and on and on. (March, 2020)
Thank you so much for putting this together it is truly amazing and I hope it makes a difference. (April, 2020)