COVID-19, Tourist Destinations and Prospects for Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on tourist destinations in developing and developed countries.Though the entire globe was impacted, the short- and long-term implicationsfor tourism as well as prospects for recoveryvary across regions. This volume showcases research on the impact ofCOVID-19 on tourismfrom across the world. The book is divided into three parts, withthe stage set byan introductory chapter that will provide a background and context. Part Icontainschapters that explore the impact of COVID-19 on selected international tourist destinations. Part II showcases how various hotspots across the world adjusted to the new normal under pandemic conditions.Part III is a collectionof chapters thataddresshow various destinations are attempting to recover from the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. The concluding chapter, written by the editors, seeksto synthesize thelessons offeredin thebook and provide policy and practical implementation for thetourismindustry and other important tourism stakeholders.