Scope of Domestic Tourism in New Normal Post COVID - 19

Abstract

Impact of novel corona virus (COVID -19) has been seen all over the world and in almost every sector globally. Tourism sector is not the exception to affect due to COVID -19. Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world and plays an important role in economic growth of any nation. Furthermore, the industry earns foreign currency for the nation, creates large number of jobs (for both formally educated and illiterate but skilled person). On the other hand, Tourism industry is highly sensitive in nature. Many events namely terrorist’s attack, war, economic crisis, epidemics, social conflicts, natural disasters and so on. These types of events have long term influence on tourists and their motivations to travel.