COVID-19, tourist destinations and prospects for recoveryVolume 1,: A global perspective

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 implications for tourism as well as prospects for recovery vary across regions.

This volume showcases research on the impact of COVID-19 on tourism from across the world.

The book is divided into three parts, with the stage set by an introductory chapter that will provide a background and context.

Part I contains chapters 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 collection of chapters that address how various destinations are attempting to recover from the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The concluding chapter, written by the editors, seeks to synthesize the lessons offeredin the book and provide policy and practical implementation for the tourism industry and other important tourism stakeholders.