It’s the middle of June in the Northern Hemisphere, schools are almost out and the traditional holiday season is upon us.
But what is traditional about emerging from a months-long global pandemic lockdown?
Travel restrictions are gradually being lifted in many countries, and tourist attractions are back on the itinerary – but there are so many catches.
Some European countries have now opened borders to each other but for now, that’s it. Tourists from other countries will have to wait.
Others are welcoming visitors from nations that have the coronavirus under control… but health certificates, quarantines and other precautions might be needed.
And going on holiday – if you can – is likely to be a very different experience, if we’re all wearing masks and standing two metres apart.
So what changes are needed to make tourism sustainable? And do tourists even have the appetite to travel now?
Presenter: Kamahl Santamaria
Guests
Rachid Dahmaz, President of the Agadir Regional Council of Tourism.
Alessandra Prianti, Director of the Europe Regional Department at the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
Mario Hardy, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association
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