Pandemic-related losses have reached up to $2.4tn this year, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Nations including Turkey and Ecuador will be among the hardest hit by the severe disruption to international tourism, with holiday favourites such as Spain, Greece and Portugal also badly affected.
The pandemic has created a roller coaster ride of visitation highs and lows for many places that rely on travel and tourism. In this “Good Tourism” Insight, Jada Lindblom looks at the contrasting impacts of COVID-19 on two destinations, New Hampshire in the US and Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The objective of this global survey is to better understand ongoing climate action efforts in the tourism sector and identify opportunities to accelerate climate action. Led by the UNWTO, the survey is addressed to tourism destinations, businesses, associations and networks. Deadline to reply is 15 July 2021.
Venice has recovered from tourism during the coronavirus pandemic, as can be seen from the clear water and Venetians being able to move freely in their city. However, Venice is also economically dependent on tourism. Now, with Italy relaxing its entry regulations, Venice is starting a new approach to tourism with technology, taxes, and new cruise ships laws all playing a part.
The Cook Islands opened quarantine-free travel with New Zealand. On the one hand, this news created excitement as tourism will bring income to both nations. On the other hand, there are concerns about the sustainability of tourism as neither country wants a return to mass tourism.
