Tourisme Post-Crise Mondiale

Tourism in a Post-Crisis World

• Challenges: The pandemic, war in Ukraine, climate change, and global events create challenges to international tourism. Professionals, policymakers, and tourists are evaluating the impact of dependence on international tourism.
• Potential for a Shift: There's hope for a shift towards a more sustainable and mindful approach to tourism, a new era of responsible and sustainable tourism.
• 2020 Pandemic's Impact: The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities within the current tourism system. Flights were grounded, borders closed, and tourism revenues plummeted. The dependence on international travel was highlighted by travel restrictions.
• Transport Issues: Air travel, a key component of global tourism, is criticized for its environmental impact (high pollutants like kerosene and lack of taxation). Cruise ships are another concern, due to their large size and environmental impact on destinations. The rise of low-cost carriers makes the problem more complex.
• Airbnb Effect: Increased short-term rentals (like Airbnb) can detract from residents' access to housing and impact local communities, especially in popular tourist spots.
• Post-Pandemic Tourism: Could tourism evolve into a more locally focused or virtual experience? Research suggests that post-pandemic tourism might shift to a focus on staycations and virtual experiences to address issues like fossil fuels and potential travel restrictions.
• Adapting to a New Reality: Tourism businesses need to adapt by offering new experiences (like virtual tours or staycations), focusing on local communities, and prioritizing sustainability to ensure long-term tourism.

Post-Pandemic/Post-Fossil-Fuel Tourism

• Near-Future Tourism Options: The idea of limiting travel to 100 km is being considered to encourage tourists to explore their immediate surroundings, revitalizing local communities and tourism.
• Virtual and Augmented Reality: Virtual and augmented reality technologies now allow for immersive experiences with potential destinations, lowering travel demand and emissions.
• A 21st-Century Dilemma: The viability of staycations and near-location tourism as a long-term solution needs further study.
• Shift to Domestic/Local Focus: The pandemic and potentially new global crisis may favor a return to local and domestic tourism, focusing on nearby areas and promoting local experiences.
• Adapting Tourism to Changing Needs: The need for adaptation in the tourism sector is crucial to a sustainable approach to travel in an era of reduced travel.