Tourism sector in India after COVID-19 pandemic: An impact analysis

Abstract

The current study focuses on the position of the tourism sector after the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The author also discusses the situation of Indian tourism along with its strengths and weaknesses before COVID-19. The author also compared the Indian tourism industry with other Asian countries' tourism performances post COVID-19. The COVID-19 spread significantly impacted the Indian tourism industry, and the tourism stakeholders', hotels, restaurants, and transportation services. The current study identified tourist intention to travel to any destination was influenced by perceived risks, destination image, electronic word of mouth, and tourist constraints during COVID-19. Due to this, the intention/ motivation for travelling to any destination have also been impacted. The fast vaccination tracks have boosted the confidence level among travelers across India. Lifting of transportation restriction, gave tourists a higher confidence to visit various locations across country.