TOURISM MEANS

I can't imagine my life without tourism. It is my work, passion and joy. (July, 2020)

Tourism employee

Slovenia

CHALLENGES

A complete stop of all the work iniciatives we have been discussing with private tourism companies regarding their events, new business ventures or just plain marketing activities. (March, 2020)

Tourism business representative

Slovenia

CONCERNS

That nobody learns anything from this situation and no improvements are made in any economic area. (April, 2020)

Student

Germany

IDEAS

Some ideas I have during this time are using media platforms to engage like groups who are in the same situation. Such as making a blog or page for graduating seniors, college students, unemployed of different age ranges, employers in hospitality etc... This way, we can get a group mind to best figure how to navigate the challenges each unique group is experiencing, while also acting as a social outlet providing much needed human interaction. This would help better everyone as whole, and is similar to what Tourism From Zero is doing right now, except all submissions/discussions would be open to the public. (April, 2020)

Student

United States

I CAN OFFER

I work in the hotel management in a luxury castle. There we can provide our guests the maximum comfort with a 8 ha garden (and we only have 25 rooms/suits) so it is perfect for guests, who want a short break from there everyday life, who wants to relaxe, who wants to enjoy the nature.

So nowadays it is necessary to provide your guests everything they want. That they leave your hotel with a smile. (October, 2020)

Student

Austria

I NEED

We do not need special resources, only normal conditions that will allow travel. (August, 2020)

Tourism employee

Slovenia

SOLUTIONS

Offering alternative future dates later this year and then next year instead of automatically accepting a cancellation. (May, 2020)

Tourism or convention office, event organizer

United Kingdom

EXPLOITATION

Travel companies not allowing for partial or full refunds. It is not as if people wanted to cancel their travel and we cannot deter people from traveling in the future by souring their present experiences. (March, 2020)

Student

United States

OTHER / SPOTTED

After the Virus: 10 Consumer Trends for a Post-Coronavirus World

Article presents 10 new trends and innovations in the world, which can make great changes and boom also in the tourism affected by covid-19. As examples it can be virtual experience economy, virtual companions, ambient wellness, or assisted development.

https://skift.com/2020/03/17/after-the-virus-10-consumer-trends-for-a-post-coronavirus-world/ (April, 2020)

Student

Czech Republic