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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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Finding new stories and reading literature. We do not know everything about the area in which we carry out our business activity. Now is the time when we can renew our knowledge and upgrade it. (April, 2020)
Tourism has been my job and survival for the last 30 years. This is my way of life. (July, 2020)
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)
The biggest concern is that current situation continues for "too" long. It could bring fear of travel - even if short term (6-10 months) it a big hit for our industry and this could mean a big shifts. But even though this could be bad for people working in tourism it could also bring inovation and good improvment. (April, 2020)
- Event planners are level-headed and skilled in customer service and therefore could work in similar roles, such as online help for a business (if any are hiring) or in a grocery store. (April, 2020)
With my studies, I can help to improvise plans and help with getting the wheels rolling again after this all stops. Hopefully someone will hire me so I can help. (April, 2020)
I am good for now beacause of state financial aid for tourist bussineses. (October, 2020)
Group trips of up to 10 passengers within the EU.
Tailored travel programs for individual travelers. (August, 2020)
The protests of stay in place orders. (April, 2020)
I support the initiative, but I am afraid we cannot save tourism until the virus spreads. (August, 2020)