The years 2020 and 2021 will never be forgotten, neither by their survivors nor by History. The COVID19 pandemic is a terrible shock in too many senses.
In the economic and social fields, tourism and hospitality are probably the most affected activities. That is a fact, and we cannot change it. But we must have a better understanding of what we were doing and what we must do in the future, both in the public sector (destination and product management, education, training, etc) and the private sector (businesses). New concepts? New models? New products?
The Congress’s main theme is summarized in its title: “Reinventing tourism for upcoming challenges.” Towards a new beginning in difficult and challenging times.
A ‘RE’ time.
Our scope will not be limited by the ‘RE’ appeal, but this is clearly our challenge to all delegates.