Ep 16: After 4 Months of COVID-19, Where Does Travel Go From Here?
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29 Apr 2020 • 36m18sThis week, Gary and Hannah look back on the 4 months that savaged the entire travel chain.
With some countries starting to phase out lockdown restrictions, attention is turning to where tourism goes next.
Domestic travel and regional pacts will be the first steps, but mighty challenges exist for international travel. We assess the critical issues ahead for travel brands and travellers themselves, and discuss the devastating impact on small communities in South East Asia that rely upon the tourism economy.
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