How the travel industry is responding to the pandemic

In this discussion thread, we want to take a look at how the travel industry is responding to the pandemic. Please take a look at the video & article and answer the discussion questions by replying to this thread.

I want to share two very recent examples of the industry’s responses:

1) Interview with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky ( June 22, 2020 )

2) Four Seasons “Lead with Care” program ( June 18, 2020 )

1) Interview with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky

While some industry experts say that the industry will recover in 4-5 years, many experts argue that it will never be the same. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the industry will decrease in size, but there will be changes in travel demands and standards.

Please take a look at a recent interview of Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on the future of travel and outlook:

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on the future of travel and outlook (Links to an external site.)

Discussion Question 1 (100 words or more):

Do you agree with Brian Chesky’s comments on the future of travel? He makes several points in the interview. What are the points that you agree or disagree?

2) Four Seasons “Lead with Care” program

Please read the article below to learn about what the new program Four Seasons recently implemented. The biggest concern now the industry has to address for the future travel is “TRAVEL SAFETY.”

https://press.fourseasons.com/news-releases/2020/lead-with-care-program/ (Links to an external site.)

Discussion Question 2 (100 words or more):

Do you think “Lead with Care” program will be effective in ensuring travel safety? Why or why not?