Fast Company
How tech could help tourist destinations struggling in the wake of COVID-19
4 min read · From 2020 · Amid a global pandemic, some popular places might look to publicize virtual tours and invest in tech to help mitigate overtourism for when the crowds do return.
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innovationcloud.com
Post-COVID19 innovations in the Tourism industry
4 min read · 2020-07-28 · Attracting tourists is quite a challenge in 2020.
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unwto.org
International Tourist Numbers Could Fall 60-80% in 2020, UNWTO Reports
3 min read · From 2020 · Skip to main content International tourism down 22% in Q1 and could decline by 60-80% over the whole year 67 million fewer international tourists up to March translates into US$80 billion in lost…
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The New York Times
‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technology Help Get Us There?
5 min read · From 2018 · A rising chorus blames Airbnb, Uber and other internet-enabled travel conveniences for a boom that threatens a sustainable balance.
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The Atlantic
Air Travel Is Going to Be Very Bad, for a Very Long Time
~13 min read · From 2020 · Flying used to be unpleasant. But scarcity, low demand, and public-health risks could make it unbearable.
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Guardian Travel
The end of tourism?
20+ min read · 2020-06-18 · The long read: The pandemic has devastated global tourism, and many will say ‘good riddance’ to overcrowded cities and rubbish-strewn natural wonders. Is there any way to reinvent an industry that…
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statista.com
Infographic: Who's Most Vulnerable To COVID-19's Impact On Tourism?
2 min read · From 2020 · As if the deadly impact of COVID-19 weren’t bad enough, Italy and Spain are also among the countries most vulnerable to the economic fallout of the pandemic.
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World Economic Forum
These countries are making ‘travel bubbles’ for post-lockdown tourism
5 min read · From 2020 · The European Commission has released guidelines for how its Member States can start to ease coronavirus travel restrictions so tourism can begin again. Here’s what other countries are doing.
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World Economic Forum
Here’s what global travel could be like after COVID-19
6 min read · From 2020 · We'll travel again, but it will not be the same. This is how long-distance flights, business trips and holidays could change after the coronavirus pandemic.
Reader View · Shared by 21, including Josep M. Ganyet, John Nosta, Merkstatt, Gerd Leonhard
The Guardian
How coronavirus is reshaping Europe's tourism hotspots
5 min read · 2020-07-20 · The collapse of visitor numbers amid the pandemic offers cities a new opportunity to rethink their business model
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Psychology Today
Looking for a Family Vacation Close to Home? Why Not Camping?
3 min read · 2020-07-15 · Tips for camping with family
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Axios
Airbnb CEO: Travel may never be the same
1 min read · 2020-06-28 · Brian Chesky tells Axios in an interview that global travel may never fully recover.
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The New York Times
The New Escapism: Isolationist Travel
~11 min read · 2020-06-24 · As travelers seek safety amid social distancing, the travel industry is adapting with outdoor trips, remote lodgings and private camps.
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twitter.com
Dani Marco on Twitter
1 min read · From 2020 · “Dona la volta món en bicicleta des de casa connectsnt la teva bici estàtica a Realitat Virtual i el Google Street View https://t.co/kqI5hBXNif”
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BBC News (World)
Dad travels 2,200km to get his son off his phone
5 min read · From 2020 · Mountaineer Jamie Clarke wanted to bond with his son. So he took him on a trek across Mongolia.
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