Loss of 34 trillion yen in the global tourism industry with the new Corona, more than three times after Lehman

Loss of 34 trillion yen in the global tourism industry due to the new Corona more than triple the amount after Lehman August 22 at 6:09

It is estimated that the loss of the world tourism industry due to the decrease in the number of people traveling abroad due to the new coronavirus will be more than 34 trillion yen in 5 months, more than three times after the Lehman shock UNWTO = I found it in the summary of the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

According to UNWTO, due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the movement of people was restricted globally, and the number of people who traveled to foreign countries from January to May was 3 compared to the same period last year. It is estimated that the global tourism industry will lose $320 billion, and the Japanese yen will exceed 34 trillion yen.

That's more than three times the loss of the 2009 economic crisis after the Lehman shock.

Also, as of the 19th of last month, UNWTO stated that UNWTO has stopped accepting tourists from abroad in 115 countries or regions, which is 53% of 217 countries and regions in the world. The dramatic decline in the country endangers the lives of millions of people involved in the tourism industry,'' he said, saying that he must take infection control measures and reopen tourists as soon as possible. ..

On the other hand, in Europe, where tourism in the region was quickly restarted, there were a number of cases in which people who returned from a summer vacation were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, highlighting the difficulty of coexisting tourism and infection control. Has become.

Distributed in 100 best-known spots in Korea

In South Korea, in order to prevent people from concentrating on specific tourist spots, the government-affiliated organization, the Korea Tourism Organization, has places to enjoy outdoors, as well as the so-called "secret spots" 100 places are open to the public on the Internet.

In order to promote such tourist spots, we are also working on initiatives that utilize smartphone apps and SNS in collaboration with private companies. From July to August, 20,000 people who visited using the map app will receive prizes. , We held a campaign where you can get a discount of 20% of the cost if you book your accommodation on a dedicated site, and a maximum discount of about 2700 yen in Japanese yen.

In addition, in July, an event was held in which 1,000 people who took photos of these tourist spots and posted them on SNS received a gift certificate.

Through these efforts, the Korea Tourism Organization hopes to support the economy of tourist destinations by encouraging them to visit areas with many nature and relatively low risk of infection.

Ticket purchase for 1000 flights to Las Vegas

In June, when economic activity resumed in the United States, casinos and other owners have launched a campaign to bring back tourists in Las Vegas, western Nevada, which is popular with Japanese tourists.

Named "Don't Stop American Airplanes," the campaign was organized by Derek Stevens, who owns multiple casinos and hotels in Las Vegas.

By buying 1,000 flights to Las Vegas from more than 20 cities across the U.S., including Seattle, Detroit, and Atlanta, and offering them to casinos who are 21 years of age or older for free, Stevens said on Twitter. I want to call you back to Las Vegas. Of course I'd love to stay at my hotel, but it doesn't have to be. We are just trying to do what we can." ..

While efforts to reopen tourism are accelerating, according to US media, Las Vegas has seen a 10-fold increase in the number of people infected each day five weeks after June 4.

Although the local health authorities have received multiple reports informing that the new coronavirus has been infected at the casino, the expert said, ``Casino Resuming is a life-threatening gambling."

Bali businessman attracted

In Bali, Indonesia, a resort area popular with Japanese people, we have started accepting domestic tourists in July, only for domestic tourists who can prove that they are not infected with the new coronavirus through antibody tests.

The sights of tourists can be seen again at local beaches and tourist sites such as Hindu temples, and a woman visiting a temple with a friend said, "I am very happy to take a vacation and refresh myself in Bali." I was talking.

However, the number of domestic visitors from outside the island was an average of 12,000 people a day in January, but it was 4,000 people on August 19th, a big drop compared to before the spread of infection. It remains.

Against this backdrop, four Japanese travel agencies in Indonesia began selling "workcation" plans to telework while staying in Bali for Japanese businessmen stationed locally and the wealthy in Indonesia. It was.

With this plan, you can stay at a luxury hotel equipped with Wi-Fi with a maximum discount of 70%, and you can relax in sightseeing spots or the hotel pool in your spare time while teleworking.

Taichi Usui, General Manager of Japan Travel Indonesia, who planned this plan, said, “There have been many inquiries, but there are hurdles such as the need to prove that they are negative when traveling, so it is still very wait-and-see. There are many."

On top of that, as the infection continues to spread in Indonesia, "some people are afraid of getting infected due to travel, and I think it will take some more time to return to the customer base," he said. I point out that it is indispensable.

Expert New tourism form

Regarding the fact that many tourist destinations are in a difficult situation due to the influence of the new coronavirus, Professor Hideki Endo of Ritsumeikan University, which specializes in tourism sociology, said, "Is it too dependent on foreign tourists? "The situation of not being able to travel abroad can last for at least a year, up to two to three years," he said.

And for the time being, instead of traveling to foreign countries, "virtual tours" where you can enjoy the scenery of sightseeing spots and conversations with local guides online, and "microtourism" where you can enjoy sightseeing nearby are not being rolled out worldwide. As one of them, he said, "I think it is necessary to adopt a new form of tourism that rediscovers the values ​​of local culture and nature that have been overlooked."

Regarding the compatibility of tourism and infection control, "there is almost no answer so far. There is no choice but to consider infection risk and try through trial and error. Country and tourism industry, transportation industry, travel agency, restaurant , It is important for local communities to work together to think of a mechanism for controlling behavior so that tourists do not become crowded.