Revenge tourism

 

Tourism-dependent economies are among those harmed the most by the pandemic. All parts of its vast value-chain have been affected. With tourism is now gaining ground after more than two years at standstill, people speak of revenge travel.

In revenge travel, the word revenge is used somewhat jokingly in reference to the idea of people “taking revenge” on Covid-19 by taking the vacations that the pandemic had prevented them from taking—or the luxurious and indulgent trips they had dreamed up during periods of isolation and relative confinement.

Revenge travel, or revenge tourism, is a phenomenon that has people who are tired of mundane everyday routines due to lockdowns, rush to travel to nearby. As such restrictions lessened, leisure travel increased significantly.

Meanwhile, tourism is a major source of income for locals. However, like other forms of development, tourism can also cause its share of problems. Sustainable tourism, therefore, relies on the premise of taking care of the environment, society and the economy. Implementing sustainable tourism is not a choice at all, it is essential. However, this if often easier said than done.

If we want to preserve the very things that it is we are going to see (the beach, the mountain, the wildlife), then we need to behave responsibly and sustainably. For example, if litter is dropped on the beach and not cleared up, then future tourists will not want to visit that beach.

It is generally acknowledged that tourists consume more water than residents and in very different quantities depending on the destinations. Saving water is the first step towards a sustainable tourism industry. Encouraging guests to reduce the duration of their showers can save millions of liters of water.

Buy local - this type of tourism can be a profitable and economically viable industry, contributing to economic growth and development. It supports local businesses and economies by promoting local products and services.