EDITOR’S NOTE
REDISCOVER UST LIKE SO MANY OF YOU, 2020 HAS BEEN quite a wild ride for me. Last January my
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country, have gone through several calamities— the erupting of the volcano to name one. Then the COVID-19 pandemic largely wiped out the
travel’s industry immediate future.
The question now is—how can we ethically promote travel at this strange moment in history? We’ve gone to great lengths to answer these questions, researchers extrapolating ways and means. But did we consider ourselves trap? I think not. There are several ways we could do when during the quarantine period, I for one, had found time to re- arrange the piles of clothes and files inside my bedroom. I read books, I learn new things such as cooking, and I continue to hone myself just to make this boredom bearable. Lastly, to see things from different perspectives. Like how I see the purpose of this World Tourism Day, the silver lining, the beckons of hope, the glimmer of a chance, that maybe through this awareness we could bring back travel. Setting plans for the next year to come and onwards. It’s the perfect time to rediscover the cacophony of travel attractions the world has to offer. It is might, it is endless, and it is awesome. From cities to mountains, even to the greatest of seas—everywhere is magical. The good thing on a set is we have Fred Martin Jr and Carola Jothi with interesting stories to tell and rediscovering the inner passion they have set themselves onto. We have lighted up thoughts on the new normal and suggestions for your next escapade in 2021 or maybe up to 2025. This is the new issue we have, celebrating the beauty of travel and culture—as a force for good. To shine a light, to support, to appreciate the consequences of our current choices, and to thrive for the best. Don’t forget to wear masks and wash your hands, everyone!
14 EC Magazine | World Tourism Day Edition 2020
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