scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Tourism: A Synthetic Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 727-741
Author(s):  
Le Thanh Tung
Keyword(s):  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Empirical Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

The study aimed to analyse the general impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global tourism. Obviously, the world tourism industry has been received unprecedented damages never ever seen before. The thematic analysis approach, comparative research method and descriptive statistical analysis are used to investigate the effects of this pandemic. In general, the empirical analysis results show having a high sensitivity to diseases, global tourism is considered as one of the hardest economic sectors hit by the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. First, these huge losses in revenue are still ongoing because the pandemic is fastly spreading worldwide. The hurts of global tourism are serious and can put the whole travel and tourism industry in long-term disruptions. Second, although global tourism has proven strong resilience in response to other previous crises, the results suggest that the negative impacts of this pandemic will longer-lasting expand on would tourism industry compared to others. Third, the analysis result highlights that the countries need robust and urgent solutions for global tourism to reduce the huge losses received from this pandemic. However, this pandemic can have potential long-term changes in customer behaviors and the supply chain in global tourism to help efficiently combat risks from epidemics in the future. Finally, the study results suggest some implications to policymakers and business people in the reconstruction of the tourism industry in countries in the coming time.

scholarly journals The Impacts of Covid-19 on nature-based tourism in Botswana: Implications for community development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesego S. Stone ◽  
Moren T. Stone ◽  
Goemeone E. J. Mogomotsi ◽  
Patricia K. Mogomotsi
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Regional Markets ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Negative Impacts

COVID-19 has had significant impacts on industries and individuals globally. Due to restrictions put in place to reduce the spread of the disease, it has affected the travel and tourism industry. Using the concepts of ecotourism and sustainable tourism, a systematic qualitative document analysis of available literature was carried out to determine the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on nature-based tourism and its implications on community development, using Botswana as a case study. Results indicate that due to the unsustainable and predominant dependence on the international market, the tourism sector in Botswana has come to a standstill. Furthermore, the promotion of domestic tourism to nature-based attractions may lead to conservation issues. COVID-19 has also had an impact on community development through abrupt losses of employment and income. However, several positive environmental impacts have also been experienced. The paper calls for a transformation of the tourism sector to make it more resilient. As a response measure, it is necessary to assess whether there is a need to call for a change in policy from high-value low-volume to low-cost high-volume, which may have negative impacts on conservation. However, as an adaptive response, we assert the need to diversify tourism products to consider the needs of both domestic and regional markets so that the focus is not just on nature-based tourism and international clientele.

scholarly journals Food Safety Challenges in the Tourism Processes

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (336) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Martin Balazs Zsarnoczky ◽  
Fanni Zsarnoczky-Dulhazi ◽  
Gogo Fredrick Collins Adol ◽  
Mariusz Barczak ◽  
Lorant Denes David
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Useful Knowledge ◽  
Safety Research ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Food Safety Standards

Abstract The modern food industry is among the key partners of today’s global tourism. As part of the tourism processes, tourists buy and consume local food in the local catering facilities. Furthermore, tourists are usually willing to try out gastronomy specialties during their travels. Food safety is important for tourists although it is not always part of their conscious behavior in the destination. Food safety standards are regulated by international contracts based on the analysis of more half a century’s experiences. Within processes related to the changes in the external environment, there are emerging issues – although in different intensity - like chemical and microbiological contamination or food terrorism. Due to the immense number of participants in tourism, it is of key importance to raise awareness of threats like food decay, infections and other negative impacts, because food safety if a basic need in all tourism destinations. The amount of waste food is increasing dramatically at a global scale. The study will introduce the findings of a food safety research in Hungary, providing useful knowledge to all stakeholders of the tourism industry.

scholarly journals Flowers and gardens on the context and tourism potential

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Duarte de Oliveira Paiva ◽  
Rafael de Brito Sousa ◽  
Nathalie Carcaud
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Tourism Potential

Abstract Travel and Tourism have been considered one of the world's largest economic sectors, and garden visiting has been suggested as an important segment (niche) on the tourism industry. In this context, the aim is to analyze gardens as a great potential for tourism, in their different specificity. For tourism, all kinds of greenspaces may be used as historic, botanical or private gardens, and parks, besides events as garden and flower festival and exhibitions. All of them are responsible for attracting many visitors. This type of tourism has been increasing since tourists are eager for new and unique experiences that contribute to the memory and the identity of a nation and gardens may allow this to happen.

Introduction to the Multilevel Approach to Competitiveness in the Global Tourism Industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Sérgio Jesus Teixeira ◽  
Joao J. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Competitive Environment ◽  
Multilevel Approach ◽  
Business Environments ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

The search for understanding the multilevel approach to competitiveness in the global tourism industry has led to a separation of approaches such as the characteristics of the general and competitive environment. The globalization, the companies' transformation, the emergence of the digital company, and the evolution of the tourism and hospitality industry represent four powerful drivers of change modifying business environments worldwide (Laudon & Laudon, 2007; Salem, 2014). In a world increasingly influenced by globalization, broad markets make it difficult for companies to cope with rapid change and increasing competition using only their skills, capabilities, and resources. As such, it is crucial to establish long-term relationships with other organizations, thus entering networks to help cope with any gaps or difficulties encountered in the markets.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Tourism Industry: Possible Reconciliation Strategy for Bangladeshi Tourism Industry

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Industry ◽  
International Travel ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Population ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Community Mobility ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
World Tourism Organization ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Tourism Organization

The novel corona virus (COVID-19) has created a significant impact with international travel bans affecting over 90% of the world population and extensive restrictions on public gatherings and community mobility, tourism mainly comes to a halt in March 2020. Especially Tourism is at a risk to assess to counteract pandemics because of restricting mobility and social distancing. This paper is based on secondary document analysis from various journals, newspaper articles, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC), reports, and papers of various tourism-related Bangladeshi organizations’ (PATA, TEAB, TOAB etc.). The paper provides a critical assessment of the reported impacts of COVID-19 on global tourism, particularly on Bangladesh, and is looking for way-out and regional recovery suggestions against the uncertainty of COVID-19. Keywords: COVID-19, Travel, Community, Mobility, Tourism, Pandemics, Global, Bangladesh

scholarly journals The Effects of COVID-19 on Future Domestic Travel Intentions in South Africa: A Stakeholder Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 10(1) (10(1)) ◽  
pp. 179-193
Author(s):  
Hilary Kenedy Nji Bama ◽  
Siyabulela Nyikana
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
International Travel ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Domestic Tourism ◽  
Stakeholder Perspective ◽  
The Government ◽  
Negative Impacts

This study seeks to unpack the implications that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the South African domestic tourism market. In particular, the study considers how, given the negative impacts that have been felt with international travel being largely restricted, many destinations who traditionally rely on tourism will approach domestic tourism post the restrictions. Given South Africa’s previous aggressive campaigns which sought to promote domestic tourism in the country, the value of this focus area cannot be overlooked. The need for empirical research that assesses the attitudes of people regarding travel and tourism beyond the pandemic in a country that has been one of the hardest-hit on the African continent is equally important in this respect. Data for the study was sourced from interviews with key informant personnel in the domain of tourism coupled with an online questionnaire survey that was collected from respondents through the Google Forms Application. The key findings from the study reveal that a majority of the respondents were generally satisfied with the management of the pandemic in the country and were willing to wait until all restrictions were lifted before travelling again. Moreover, many of the respondents felt that they would likely travel more domestically in order to assist the tourism industry recover post-COVID-19 and would actively help market the country to friends and relatives in assisting with the recovery marketing initiatives. However, major concerns were raised about the financial possibilities of the domestic tourists as well as the lack of effective communication and cooperation between the private sector and the government regarding tourism’s recovery plan.

scholarly journals Africa’s Strategies to Build Supportive Business Environment for Tourism Businesses

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 747-759
Author(s):  
Boitumelo Caroline Rasethuntsa
Keyword(s):  
Business Environment ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
African Context ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Legal Frameworks ◽  
Shed Light

The Travel and Tourism Competitive Index regards the business environment as one of the pillars supporting the tourism industry wellbeing. Africa has failed to stay competitive in the global tourism industry since 2007; hence studies that have the potential to positively influence the tourism policies are critical at this point. Although the importance of the business environment has been emphasised, researchers have not been keen to explore this area, especially in the African context. This study aims to create an understanding on the business environment support structures, policies and practices employed by best tourism performing African countries. Using the secondary research approach, the findings of this study shed light on the legal frameworks, taxation policies, public sector institutions, and business policies utilised by the benchmarking countries to enable a supportive business atmosphere. A comparative analysis of strategies practiced by the benchmarking countries is presented to identify the similarities and differences of the strategies implemented in the benchmarking countries. 

scholarly journals THE BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS GENERATION Y IN USING SEARCH ENGINE FOR TRAVEL PURPOSES

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 911
Author(s):  
Nur Dalila Binti Mohamad Yusop ◽  
Maizatul Anis Asyikin Binti Mohd Zin ◽  
Ikhsan Kurniawan ◽  
. Girinsah
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Analysis ◽  
Search Engine ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Technology Changes ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Huge Impact

Technology changes every day and makes life easier. Related to this, the purpose of this research is to identify the characteristics or behavior analysis of Generation Y in using search engine for travel purposes.By definition, Gen Ys or Millennial Generation are those young people who were born between the year of 1990 to 2000. They are also the first generation to have spend their entire life in the digital environment. Nowadays, we could find Gen Ys actively contributes, shares, searches for tourism purposes. The research is focus on the tendency and preferences of the youngsters who are willingly go to travelling website and looking for information before travel. The research method in this study is survey research. The research object is students who were categorized as Gen Y at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Malaysia. The respondents were sent an email message describing the study and inviting them to participate via online questionnaire using Google Form. Through this method the sample and data were collected. Study results would be expected to discover their behaviour in using the search engine before travelling. This study is also expected to give a huge impact on how to spread the information about travel and tourism industry such as tourist attraction, accommodation, transportation and culinary arts preferences. In a separate discussion about the future of the world, it was clear the Gen Ys are generally well equipped to deal with the leadership and societal challenges we all will be facing in the near future.

scholarly journals In Tourism Industry We Talk About Sustainable Development, But We Evaluate Profits and Growth

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Tanja Sirk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Development Management ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Tourism Enterprises

Abstract Tourism is one of the biggest economic sectors, it has a significant impact on the environment. At the same time, the long-term development of tourism also greatly depends on the environment it affects. Experts are unanimous that it is necessary for the longterm existence and development of tourism that it becomes sustainable. Nevertheless, in tourism businesses, sustainable development strategies are not sufficiently present and put into practice. The author of the article presents the argument as a possible reason for this: the management of tourism enterprises as well as management of all the companies is focused on doing business successfully; and because the performance of management is assessed in terms of growth and security of its operations, and not in relation to the measures taken in the field of sustainable development, management gives priority to ensuring relatively short-term growth and security of operations.

scholarly journals Current trends in the global tourism industry: evidence from the United States

2010 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 1125-1137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nejdet Delener
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Travel Industry ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
The U.S

Tourism is one of the largest U.S. industries, serving millions of international and domestic tourists yearly. Tourists visit the U.S. to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks, and entertainment venues. Americans seek similar attractions as well as recreation and vacation areas. Tourism competes in the global market, so it is important to understand current trends in the U.S. travel industry. Therefore, this article offers insight into important trends and suggests strategies for policy makers involved in the travel and tourism industry.

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