Were there to be additional major terrorism attacks, these attacks coupled with the fact that the tourism industry has not yet recovered from the Covid pandemic could easily result in multiple tourism industry bankruptcies and necessitating more needs for increased government bailouts and a further decline of the overall tourism industry.
There can be no doubt that the fall of Kabul might become a metaphor for the fall of the tourism industry.
On the other hand it can also be a wake-up call and a way in which the west comes together, works together and creates the conditions for an expanded tourism industry and greater safety and security.
Let’s hope that we have learned the lessons of the last few days and seek new ways to renew our strength and moral fortitude.
In reality we in the tourism industry have no alternative.
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There is more uninformed political comment in this article than any light on what the title promises.
Thought provoking piece & nicely stated, Peter. On the PM leaving with all that cash, on the one hand I agree it’s a total disgrace but on the other perhaps better he has it (and everyone knows he has it & holds him accountable) than the Taliban have it, surely ?
All greetings to the conscious and serious tourist expert on this wonderful analytical article to influence the fall of Afghanistan in the hands of the Taliban, which lifts the slogan of Islam on the movement of tourism and international travel.
Well, if you cannot keep your house in order and are corrupt then God also will not be help you…..
There was no intent, no army, no leadership whatsoever. You have to fight your own battle rather than blaming others. For how long can you allow any foreign country to be present in your country.