The BBC’s Tanya Beckett returns with a new tourism focused video series recorded live at World Travel Market in London in November 2021. Tanya asks global tourism leaders and CEOs how they are reshaping their businesses and sector following the devastating impact of the pandemic. With the environment and sustainability at the top of the agenda, what new developments and changes in consumer attitudes does the industry expect to see in the future?
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How does a country deliver on its ambitions to open up to a new tourist market and grow travel and tourism into one of its biggest earners following the pandemic? And how will it compete with its more established neighbours?
The Covid-19 pandemic is another set-back for a country still rebuilding after a civil war and an Ebola outbreak. What is needed to reboot tourism and why does Sierra Leone believe it is an example for others?
Opening up more of the country to tourism is key to growth. That’s the outlook for some destinations as they try to attract tourists and ensure sustainability by avoiding overcrowding and providing more options.
Island nations dependent on tourism and at risk from climate change are asking for support to enable them to build back better. But what does that “better” look like?
Building back better has sustainability and the environment at its core. But what role are local communities playing in the drive for sustainability in the tourism industry?
How difficult has it been to operate in countries with strict lockdowns and restrictions? What is the luxury travel industry doing to ensure its survival and what role does its staff play in its success?
How is tourism industry reshaping following the devastating impact of the pandemic and growing pressure to become more sustainable? Why is value for money and a good tourist experience at the heart of change for some destinations?
How does a destination with a large conference and meeting sector recover? Will an emphasis on culture and building world-class museums lure in tourists and grow the industry?
Is it time for tourism dependent nations to rethink the metrics for success? Should they abandon growth based on the quantity of visitors and refocus on what’s being called the quality tourist?
Previously on CEO Edit
Global CEOs talk about how their businesses are resetting as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. From changes in customer behaviour, to digital transformation and the prioritisation of sustainability, all of these companies are facing challenges, but also opportunities to build back better.
Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of reshaping the way we travel. Electric vehicles are expected to dominate the roads in the near future, but much more is being done to transform the car industry. What can we expect?
The pandemic has changed the way we view risk – everything from how we protect our businesses and livelihoods to how we think about our own health and wellness. What does that mean for the insurance industry?
The coronavirus pandemic may be reshaping the airline industry, but sustainability is a key factor influencing the future. How will airlines balance the need to go green with getting back in the black?
How is technology changing the logistics industry, will the e-commerce boom last and just how difficult will it be for shipping and freight to cut their emissions to meet the demands of customers and investors?
Tanya Beckett talks to Dr. Jong-Yoon Chun, Founder & CEO of Seegene to find out if diagnostic testing made this the last pandemic.
As consumer expectations change, the tourism industry is focused on promoting experiences, like outdoor and wellness activities, to attract international tourists. How are shifting priorities reshaping the industry?
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With small businesses and more than 1.5 million jobs reliant on tourism, how is South Africa changing its approach to win back holidaymakers?