How to practice responsible tourism and event planning during COVID-19
“How to practice responsible tourism during COVID-19”
The guide contains information such as:
Here is the guide:
It covers important topics such as:
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How Coronavirus impacted the events industry worldwide, but also led to innovations like virtual conferences and digital events capable of reaching global audiences.
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How events might look like during (and after) the pandemic, and how event planners can ensure food hygiene, safety, and social distancing.
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Why it’s more important than ever to plan for inclusivity and accessibility (e.g. captioning, sign language interpretation, audio descriptions) – whether it’s an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event.
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Other useful disability awareness and event planning resources – found in the other chapters of the guide.
- Data-rich insights on how COVID-19 affected global tourism (UNWTO estimates the loss of 120mn jobs due to travel restrictions).
- How millions embraced ‘virtual travel’ during lockdown via virtual museum and landmark experiences, and live streams of events, zoos, and even the Northern Lights.
- What safe and responsible travel would look like post-pandemic: from travel bubbles, incentivized domestic tours, to contactless innovations and digital health passports, all aimed at reducing infections as countries restart their tourism.
- Useful advice, resources, and other essential information to keep people safe and well-informed as they begin to plan their holidays.