Pandemics and travel : COVID-19 impacts in the tourism industry

• Other Authors: Seabra, Cláudia, (Editor), Paiva, Odete, (Editor), Silva, Carla, (Editor), Abrantes, José Luís, (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2021.
• Series: Tourism security-safety and post conflict destinations.
• Subjects: Tourism > Health aspects.; Tourism > Security measures.; Tourism > Safety measures.; COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-; Business & Economics > Industries > Hospitality, Travel & Tourism.; Tourism industry.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781800710726
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (340 pages).
• Item Description: Includes index.

Tourism is not only affected by pandemics and epidemics but also contributes to their spread, affecting not only tourists but also the communities in their destinations. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a new crisis, challenging the travel industry more than ever before. Several studies have suggested that there will be long-term severe effects that could continue for an unspecified period of time across the world, both medically, socially and economically. Pandemics and Travel: COVID-19 Impacts in the Tourism Industry analyses the wider impacts of epidemics, diseases and virus outbreaks on tourism and mobility. Chapters examine a wide range of interrelated issues, including the concept of Health Risk and Tourism, the impacts of the recent COVID-19 crisis on tourism activity in several countries, and considers new challenges that the tourism industry will face in the post-COVID era. This book is essential reading for researchers seeking to understand the ongoing effects of pandemics on travel, tourism, hospitality and health industries.