HOW PANDEMIC IMPACTED TOUR AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY
                     HOW  PANDEMIIC  IIMPACTED  TOUR  AND  TRAVEL  
IINDUSTRY?
Introduction
• 100% of destinations around the world-imposed travel restrictions to limit the 
spread of coronavirus, according to research from UNWTO. 
Source: medium.com
Precaution Measures
• Those who do travel this year can expect social distancing measures at airports, a 
mandate to wear masks on flights, and sanitizing hands before entering hotels, 
attractions, restaurants, and shops.
Source: medium.com
Drop in Revenue from Travel Industry
• With the travel industry contributing 2.9 trillion-dollars to the GDP in 2019, that 
number is set to drop significantly for 2020, resulting in a likely 60–80% drop 
compared to 2019. 
Source: medium.com
Tourism decline
• Tourism decline is especially harsh on destinations that rely heavily on the tourism 
industry. 
• For example, states like Nevada, where casinos and hotels fuel the economy; and 
countries like Greece, where touristic islands like Santorini have seemingly become 
ghost towns, business from tourism is an essential part of these destinations’ 
economies.
Source: medium.com
Business decline
• The U.S. Travel Association forecasts that domestic travel will decrease by 45% 
and 75% internationally by the end of this year. 
• This means that many businesses of these touristic destinations might not make it 
through the end of the year. 
Source: medium.com
Increase in job loss
• Millions of jobs around the world have been lost, with nearly 7 million in the U.S. 
alone. Jobs lost range from cafe employees and nightclub owners to tour guides 
and food service providers, but many lost jobs are particularly within the 
transportation industry.
Source: medium.com
Lockdown Impact
• Even as lockdown measures around the world ease up, many tourists are 
postponing their travel plans or canceling altogether.
Source: medium.com
Impact on Hotels
• Another area of the travel industry that has been largely impacted by the 
pandemic is hotels. A 96% decrease in hotel stays hit Italy as well as 68% in China, 
and currently 56% in the United States. 
• However, high vacancies are seen across the world even as countries reopen 
borders and loosen restrictions.
Source: medium.com
Conclusion
• it’s uncertain how many businesses will survive this pandemic, especially small 
businesses like bars, cafes, and nightclubs that cannot offer many takeaway 
options to keep their businesses running amidst a pandemic. 
• Tour guides, travel agencies, and even travel bloggers are seeing a potentially dire 
cut in income. 
Source: medium.com
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