Places that rely on travel & tourism are located all over the world, in nations at different stages of economic development and often vastly different population sizes. When international travel shuts down it is no wonder then that they have different experiences. Development specialist Jada Lindblom compares two destinations close to her heart in this “Good Tourism” Insight.
“GT” Insight Partner Second Look Worldwide invited Dr Lindblom to share her thoughts.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic many discussions of tourism and sustainability tended to involve the topic of overtourism. As international travel became accessible to more people, and as destinations that used to be “off-the-beaten-path” became better known via Instagram, YouTube, and other social media, overtourism became a problem for many more destinations.
In the USA, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a roller coaster ride of visitation highs and lows for many places. While tourism in cities generally decreased, many rural and nature-based destinations experienced greater-than-ever demand from cabin-fevered visitors flocking to trails, beaches, pick-your-own farms, and other outdoor attractions.
For tourism-dependent destinations with no domestic markets to fall back on, however, COVID-19 has produced nothing but a slippery slide.
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