After watching the movie Into the Wild, there are many connections to tourism that an individual can reflect on. As this movie shares a story of a college student (Chris McCandless) aiming to create a simplistic life, he takes on his journey across the US to embrace what the world has to offer. As he endures many issues and realizations throughout his travels, he ends up staying in a bus in Alaska to realize after many months that this journey is no longer for him. Longing for home, McCandless failed to re-cross the river that would get him on his journey back. With dwindling supplies, he ends up ingesting a poisonous plant that make him sick and pass.
This movie opens up many different perspectives for one to think about throughout this film. One major appreciation I had for McCandless was his admiration for nature. In the beginning of the film, they show him enduring nature in the bus in Alaska. This created a space for him to not worry about any outside influences, allowing him to encompass his true self. Through this he writes journals, reads, and hunts to live the most simplistic life. This allowed for new connections with himself and those he endured throughout his journey, creating the purest thoughts possible. This is something that I have always tried to do when traveling, as I know I can soak up the most by just connecting with what’s around me.
In addition, this can allow one to reflect on the influences we have around us everyday in the world. Whether we are traveling on a vacation, going to work, or just sitting in our backyards, one can become so consumed in a “reality” that has became very prominent in our generation. This distracts one from what is around them, lacking appreciation of others and what the world offers. As many could guess, I’m aiming at the technology within our society. As it has brought many strong advancements and tools, many people tend to abuse this for their own personal enjoyment. If the majority were to undertsand the appreciation they can gain from the real world and pure connections, McCandless would 100% support this notion.
Now you may be wondering how this movie relates to hospitality and tourism? There are many ways in which one can understand the relevance, as we should be focusing on the travelers experience. If one in the industry were to hold a journey similar to McCandless’s, it would require intensive planning to deliver the best experience to the consumer. As we would probably make this tour the best nature spots in North America, one could teach and guide travelers to appreciate the beauty around them. In addition, answering questions and creating a personal connection with the travelers would create the best experience for experience and growth. Being able to translate the simplicity and feelings of being connected with nature is the best experience one can endure and hold on to forever. Teaching this to others will allow for appreciation that we all need when enjoying what nature and traveling gives us, the experience!
Overall, this movie has a lot of key aspects that make a lot of people think about the current life they live. Aiming to enjoy the purest form of nature and creating strong interpersonal relationships is key, as many don’t understand or practice this logic. As I have taken some time throughout my vacation journeys to sit and realize the purity around me, I hope to pass these trait off to others, aiming to legacy aspects of Chris McCandless. Although I will not be cutting up my cards and running away, I do hope to continue sharing the same passion for nature and traveling throughout my career.
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Looking at current article within the industry, I chose to pick one from the Boston Globe that discusses the state of the industry from just one point of view. More than 50% of hotels are closed in the Boston and Cambridge area, hoping to gain revue from travelers this summer. Thoughts about creating an additional tax when purchasing a room this summer is in the works, as it would help generate for loss in funds due to COVID-19. In addition, marketing and PR campaigns funds are being pushed to attract visitors this summer, despite the ongoing global pandemic.
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