Of the new and unique images we have seen during the COVID pandemic, one of the most striking to me has been the sports stadiums devoid of fans. The games are being played with great intensity but without anyone cheering in the seats. There have been some valiant efforts to create video displays of remote fans but obviously, it is not quite the same experience for the players or the fans.
In some ways, it is the same as travel advisors using Zoom to try and retain the same excitement for travel and connection with their clients. We can all be thankful for the technology that has been available to us in these challenging times.
A Virtual Industry
In truth, with the emergence of the Internet and the home-based model for…