Published on : Thursday, April 30, 2020
Earlier during the annual general meeting of the UK chapter of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation he did so.
He spoke at length during the event about the advent of a new type of post-pandemic traveller and the term Generation-C will the basis of rebuilding travel .
The initiative was spearheaded by the International Coalition of Tourism Partners alongside partners at the African Tourism Board and the Global Tourism Resilience Crisis & Management Centre.
While the latter is under the leadership of the minister Bartlett.
The minister explained Generation-C was shorthand for the post-pandemic traveller, an age non-specific demographic will to embark on trips once lockdown is eased.
Bartlett commented that as an island and as part of the global travel and tourism industry need to adapt swiftly to the requirements of this new type of traveller post pandemic.
He explained that Generation-C will be unsettled by the crisis they have lived through this year and will need reassurance and evidence that their experience overseas will enhance their lives, not put their loved ones at risk.
Tourism-related activities coming to a halt as countries try to contain the spread of the disease giving a massive blow to the global tourism industry.
They were working hard to create new protocols for the industry to be implemented as soon as they can safely welcome visitors back.
These measures will tackle sanitation and hygiene requirements, protocols for behaviour at swimming pools, on the beaches, and in our restaurants.
The new sensitivities of the post-COVID-19 traveller will be checked upon and there will be holistic covering all aspects of the vacation experience.
It is expected that the measures will become the new norm.
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