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Old 19th Jan 2021, 09:33
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Or uncharted skies? Expect something to surface from the highly-influential World Economic Forum (virtual) meeting next week and preparing for Davos in the spring. A lot of insights can be found on the WEF website. Consider:-

"How we can build back better"

"COVID-19 has prompted much reflection about our relationship with the planet. Advocates for more sustainable tourism are hoping the coming years will lead to a rethink of international travel, with more innovation and a renewed commitment to addressing climate change and crisis management. However, the likely reality is that destinations will be desperate for economic recovery and will compete vigorously for tourism dollars when borders reopen. So, if consumer behaviour trends are anything to go by, the new normal might not be too dissimilar from the old. It’s doubtful, for example, that we would tolerate flying less when travel is proven safe again. This doesn’t bode well for the planet. If international travel is going to “build back better”, communities, governments and the global tourism industry must come up with a transformative plan that is workable and helps drive traveller behaviour change and decarbonisation. The pandemic has given us a chance for a reset — we should make the most of the opportunity."

To understand more simply look at "The Great Reset" which Covid-19 has given a great opportunity to pursue. We can't escape the "climate change" implications highlighted. The full relevant article is:-
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/...ravel-tourism/
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