How to deal with the Covid_19 emergency for a recovery of the Tourism Industry?

The spread of the Covid_19 pandemic around the world has generated a condition of uncertainty for the frontline tourism economy.

Despite the precautions of the National and International Health System, warnings are announced to governmental and non-governmental institutions, also at a socio-political level, in anticipation of this year 2020 which highlights the situation of the Tourism Industry which is not yet defined.

How to proceed towards a resolution to re-emerge the sector? The solution lies in tourism’s ability to readjust and cope with changes, such as this unprecedented one caused by Covid_19.

Hospitality and catering services have suffered the most from the economic effects of the pandemic, reporting more than 60% of incoming losses, while the air transport sector with -40%, reveals the UNWTO (United Nation World Tourism Organization) in 2020, a decline translated into approximately $450 billion for international arrivals.

How to deal with this serious economic crisis in tourism? Many airlines will disappear or find partnership solutions to support themselves. An increase in ticket costs for scheduled flights is estimated while the low-cost Ryanair, for example, declares that it wants to keep its prices affordable for everyone.

In the United States, an increase in unemployment of 20% is estimated for the restaurant and hospitality sector. The Marriott Hotels Group, after closing approximately 20% of its hotel facilities worldwide, proceeded with the sanitization of hospital-level environments and access to rooms via contactless and keyless methods, including from apps on smartphones.

The Hilton Hotels Group follows the same example as other hotel structures in Europe pursue this objective.

The outlook on the future of tourism currently remains uncertain. Much depends on the economic incentives that are made available to different countries around the world. Furthermore, it seems rather difficult to find an agreement between the Nations, which could favor the speed of recovery not only in monetary terms but also in terms of time. Unfortunately, we still have to wait.